RBT Reinforcement Strategies 2

Question 1

A teacher uses a token economy in their classroom. Students earn tokens for completing work and exchange them for prizes. The tokens are:

Accepted Answer

Generalized conditioned reinforcers

Answer

Tokens are generalized conditioned reinforcers because they have been paired with multiple backup reinforcers (the prizes students can exchange them for). Their value comes from the variety of items they can access.

Question 2

What is a continuous reinforcement schedule (CRF)?

Accepted Answer

Reinforcing every correct response

Answer

A continuous reinforcement (CRF) schedule delivers reinforcement after every single correct response. This schedule is most effective during the acquisition phase of learning, as it creates a strong association between the behavior and its consequence.

Question 3

What is an intermittent reinforcement schedule?

Accepted Answer

Reinforcing some but not all correct responses

Answer

An intermittent schedule reinforces some but not all instances of the target behavior. This type of schedule is used after a behavior is established to maintain the behavior and increase its resistance to extinction.

Question 4

Which reinforcement schedule produces the highest resistance to extinction?

Accepted Answer

Variable ratio (VR)

Answer

Variable ratio (VR) schedules produce the highest resistance to extinction because the unpredictability of reinforcement delivery keeps the learner responding at high rates. Slot machines are a classic example of VR schedules.

Question 5

What is a fixed ratio (FR) schedule?

Accepted Answer

Reinforcement after a fixed number of responses

Answer

A fixed ratio schedule delivers reinforcement after a specific, set number of responses. For example, FR-5 means reinforcement is delivered after every 5th correct response. The ratio requirement is consistent and predictable.

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RBT Reinforcement Strategies 2