I reward your behavior after I observe you correctly following a product assembly procedure six times.
In operant conditioning, this kind of partial reinforcement is based on a _______ schedule.
A. fixed-interval
B. variable-interval
C. variable-ratio
D. fixed-ratio
B
correct.
I disagree. It doesn't matter how long it takes to do the assembly, just how many times the procedure is done. If done every six times, it is fixed ratio.
I agree with dr DAG.
To determine which type of partial reinforcement schedule is based on observing behavior being rewarded after correctly following a product assembly procedure six times, we can break down each option:
A. Fixed-Interval: This type of schedule provides reinforcement after a fixed amount of time has passed since the last reinforcement. For example, receiving a reward every 10 minutes.
B. Variable-Interval: This schedule provides reinforcement at varying time intervals. For example, receiving a reward after 5 minutes, then 15 minutes, then 8 minutes.
C. Variable-Ratio: This schedule provides reinforcement after a varying number of responses. For example, receiving a reward after assembling the product correctly 2 times, then 8 times, then 4 times.
D. Fixed-Ratio: This schedule provides reinforcement after a fixed number of responses. For example, receiving a reward after assembling the product correctly every 5 times.
Based on the information given, the correct answer would be B. Variable-Interval. This is because the behavior of correctly following the product assembly procedure is being reinforced after varying time intervals, such as after the 6th correct observation, regardless of how much time has passed since the last reinforcement.