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Identify the Schedule in each of these scenarios. fixed interval…
Identify the Schedule in each of these scenarios.
fixed interval (FI) schedule. A schedule in which reinforcement is contingent upon the first response after a fixed, predictable period of time.
fixed ratio (FR) schedule. A schedule in which reinforcement is contingent upon a fixed, predictable number of responses.
variable interval (VI) schedule. A schedule in which reinforcement is contingent upon the first response after a varying, unpredictable period of time.
variable ratio (VR) schedule. A schedule in which reinforcement is contingent upon a varying, unpredictable number of responses.
1) You get paid a commission after every sale you make. You make between 2-4 sales per week. (behavior = making a sale; reinforcer = getting a commision).
A) FR
B) FI
C) VR
D) VI
2) Each time Kim goes to the gym, she treats herself with some yogurt with honey and berries. (behavior = going to gym; reinforcer = yogurt)
A) FR
B) FI
C) VR
D) VI
3) The number of bites it takes before you feel full. (behavior = eating a bite of food; reinforcer = feeling full).
A) FR
B) FI
C) VR
D) VI
4) In the game, Subway Surfer, you get free coins the first time you log in after 24 hours has passed. (behavior = logging into the game; reinforcer = getting coins).
A) FR
B) FI
C) VR
D) VI
5) April is an avid deer hunter. She sit in her deer stand and scans the area for deer. She’s always excited when one comes into sight. (behavior = scanning; reinforcer = seeing a deer).
A) FR
B) FI
C) VR
D) VI
6) You work on commission. After you sell 100 orders of merchandise, you get a bonus of $100. (behavior = selling merchandise orders; reinforcer = bonus)
A) FR
B) FI
C) VR
D) VI
7) Ray, a surfer, is in the ocean searching for the perfect wave to ride. (behavior = waiting in the water and watching the waves; reinforcer = spotting the perfect wave).
A) FR
B) FI
C) VR
D) VI
8) You belong to a frequent flyer program where you get a free flight after a specific number of miles flown. (behavior = flying a mile; reinforcer = free flight).
A) FR
B) FI
C) VR
D) VI
9) Your favorite bagel shop rotates through cream cheese flavors, but they don’t use a set schedule. You stop in twice a week, and you are always really excited when they have your favorite flavor. (Behavior = going to the bagel shop; reinforcer = getting your favorite cream cheese flavor)
A) FR
B) FI
C) VR
D) VI
10) At my local ice cream shop, you get a free ice cream after you purchase 5. (behavior = buying ice cream; reinforcer = free ice cream).
A) FR
B) FI
C) VR
D) VI
