1. Fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement define it and give a Skinner-box example. 2. Post-reinforcement pausegive an example....

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1. Fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement— define it and give a Skinner-box example. 

2. Post-reinforcement pause—give an example. 

3. What is the relationship between the length of a pause and the size of the ratio in a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement? 

4. How would you build up to a high ratio requirement? 

5. What do behavior analysts mean by straining the ratio? 

6. For a pigeon to respond on a fixed-ratio 20,000 schedule of reinforcement, does the pigeon have to be able to count the responses? Explain.

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Principles Of Behavior

ISBN: 9781138038493

8th Edition

Authors: Richard W. Malott, Joseph T. Shane, Kelly T. Kohler

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