Question 1

The bus arrives sharp after every 30 minutes. This is most similar to a(n) _____ schedule of reinforcement.
A) FT
B) FR
C) FI
D) DRL

Accepted Answer

The bus arriving every 30 minutes is an example of a Fixed Time (FT) schedule, where reinforcement (bus arrival) occurs at fixed intervals regardless of behavior.

Question 2

In a(n) _____ schedule, the reinforcer is delivered following a fixed, predictable period of time, regardless of the organism's behavior.
A) FR
B) FT
C) FI
D) VT

Accepted Answer

In a Fixed Time (FT) schedule, the reinforcer is given after a set period of time, regardless of the organism's behavior, making it predictable and independent of actions.

Question 3

When Battu is practicing playing the piano, his mother rewards him by occasionally giving him a hug. This is best described as an example of a _____ schedule.
A) VT
B) VI
C) VD
D) VR

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Battu is practicing playing the piano,...

Question 4

If Battu practices playing the piano for one hour without a break, his mother allows him to watch television. This is an example of an _____ schedule.
A) FD
B) FI
C) FT
D) FR

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a Fixed Duration (FD) schedule, where reinforcement (watching television) is provided after a specific duration of behavior (one hour of piano practice).

Question 5

David finds that the best way to conserve energy during a long bike trip is to pedal at a moderate but very steady pace. This is an example of a _____ schedule of reinforcement.
A) DRL
B) DRP
C) DRH
D) VI

Accepted Answer

A Differential Reinforcement of Paced responding (DRP) schedule reinforces behavior at a steady, moderate pace, which aligns with David's strategy of maintaining a consistent pedaling speed.

Question 6

In what type of schedule does one reinforce the occurrence of an even, steady rate of response?
A) DRH
B) DRP
C) DRO
D) DRL

Accepted Answer

A Differential Reinforcement of Paced Responding (DRP) schedule reinforces responses that occur at a steady, even rate, neither too fast nor too slow.

Question 7

Romeo finds that girls pay attention to him when he smiles but not when he burps. He now smiles a lot and rarely burps when girls are present. This is an example of the effect of
A) differential reinforcement.
B) differential discrimination.
C) response generalization.
D) a complex schedule.

Accepted Answer

Romeo's behavior of smiling more and burping less around girls due to the positive attention he receives when he smiles (and presumably negative or no attention when he burps) is an example of differential reinforcement. This concept involves reinforcing a specific behavior (smiling) while not reinforcing, or even punishing, another behavior (burping), leading to an increase in the reinforced behavior and a decrease in the other.

Question 8

Birthday gifts are best described as examples of reinforcers that are received on a(n) _____ schedule.
A) VT
B) FT
C) FR
D) VR

Accepted Answer

Birthday gifts are examples of reinforcers that are received on a fixed time (FT) schedule, as they are received at predictable time intervals, such as once a year on a person's birthday.

Question 9

In a certain experiment, reinforcement is contingent upon each response being separated by at least a certain period of time. This sounds like a _____ schedule.
A) DRH
B) DRL
C) DRP
D) DRO

Accepted Answer

This description matches a Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) schedule, where reinforcement is provided only if responses are spaced out by a minimum amount of time, encouraging lower rates of responding.

Question 10

A rat receives a food pellet if it emits 10 consecutive responses with each response separated by an interval of no less than 1.5 and no more than 2 seconds. This is an example of a _____ type of schedule.
A) DRH
B) DRL
C) DRP
D) DRO

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a Differential Reinforcement of Paced responding (DRP) schedule, where reinforcement is contingent on responses being emitted at a specific pace or rate.

Question 11

Reg, who once worked as a lumberjack, claims that to be effective at chopping wood with an axe, you have to work with a steady, easy rhythm. If you work too fast, you quickly tire yourself out and end up getting little done. Thus, Reg would reinforce his sons for chopping wood on a _____ schedule.
A) DRL
B) DRH
C) DRO
D) DRP

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reg, who once worked as a lumberjack,...

Question 12

On a noncontingent schedule of reinforcement, the reinforcer is delivered
A) following a noncontingent response.
B) following a response directed toward a noncontingent stimulus.
C) independently of any response.
D) following the first response after a certain period of time.

Accepted Answer

In a noncontingent schedule of reinforcement, the reinforcer is delivered independently of any response, meaning it is not contingent on the individual's behavior.

Question 13

In speed skating, behavior is reinforced on a _____ schedule.
A) DRL
B) DRP
C) DRH
D) DRO

Accepted Answer

In speed skating, behavior is reinforced on a Differential Reinforcement of High Rates (DRH) schedule. This means that the reinforcement is given for performing the behavior at high rates, encouraging the athlete to maintain or increase their speed.

Question 14

DRH stands for
A) differential reinforcement of high rates of behavior.
B) differential responding for high rates reinforcement.
C) differential reinforcement of hourly responding.
D) decreased reinforcement of high rates of behavior.

Accepted Answer

Differential reinforcement of high rates of behavior (DRH) is a behavior modification technique that aims to increase the frequency of a desired behavior by reinforcing it only when it occurs at or above a specified rate.

Question 15

Superstitious behavior often develops as a function of exposure to a _____ schedule of reinforcement.
A) noncontingent
B) variable interval
C) fixed ratio
D) DRO

Accepted Answer

Superstitious behavior often develops due to a noncontingent schedule of reinforcement, where rewards or consequences are delivered independently of the individual's actions, leading them to mistakenly associate their behavior with these outcomes.

Question 16

In a hot dog eating contest, eating is being reinforced on a _____ schedule.
A) DRP
B) DRI
C) DRL
D) DRH

Accepted Answer

In a hot dog eating contest, eating is being reinforced on a Differential Reinforcement of High Rates (DRH) schedule. This means that reinforcement (e.g., winning the contest or receiving a prize) is given for performing the behavior (eating hot dogs) at high rates.

Question 17

To ensure that new apprentices work carefully, you would most likely use a _____ schedule of reinforcement in their early training.
A) DRH
B) DRO
C) DRA
D) DRL

Accepted Answer

A Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) schedule is used to encourage low rates of behavior, making it suitable for ensuring that apprentices work carefully and do not rush through tasks.

Question 18

On a _____ schedule, reinforcement is contingent upon emitting at least a certain number of responses in a certain period of time.
A) DRH
B) DRL
C) DRP
D) DRA

Accepted Answer

DRH stands for Differential Reinforcement of High Rates of behavior, which means reinforcement is given after a certain high number of responses within a specific time frame.

Question 19

At least a minute must pass between each response before the reinforcer will be delivered. This sounds like an example of a _____ schedule.
A) DRH
B) DRL
C) DRP
D) DRA

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) schedule, where reinforcement is provided only if responses are spaced out over time, specifically, at least a minute apart in this scenario.

Question 20

In a(n) _____ schedule the reinforcer is delivered on a noncontingent basis.
A) VT
B) FT
C) FI
D) Both and b are correct.

Accepted Answer

In both VT (Variable Time) and FT (Fixed Time) schedules, the reinforcer is delivered on a noncontingent basis, meaning it is given regardless of the individual's behavior.

Quiz 7: Schedules and Theories of Reinforcement

The bus arrives sharp after every 30 minutes. This is most similar to a(n) _____ schedule of reinforcement.

In a(n) _____ schedule, the reinforcer is delivered following a fixed, predictable period of time, regardless of the organism's behavior.

When Battu is practicing playing the piano, his mother rewards him by occasionally giving him a hug. This is best described as an example of a _____ schedule.

If Battu practices playing the piano for one hour without a break, his mother allows him to watch television. This is an example of an _____ schedule.

David finds that the best way to conserve energy during a long bike trip is to pedal at a moderate but very steady pace. This is an example of a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

In what type of schedule does one reinforce the occurrence of an even, steady rate of response?

Romeo finds that girls pay attention to him when he smiles but not when he burps. He now smiles a lot and rarely burps when girls are present. This is an example of the effect of

Birthday gifts are best described as examples of reinforcers that are received on a(n) _____ schedule.

In a certain experiment, reinforcement is contingent upon each response being separated by at least a certain period of time. This sounds like a _____ schedule.

A rat receives a food pellet if it emits 10 consecutive responses with each response separated by an interval of no less than 1.5 and no more than 2 seconds. This is an example of a _____ type of schedule.

Reg, who once worked as a lumberjack, claims that to be effective at chopping wood with an axe, you have to work with a steady, easy rhythm. If you work too fast, you quickly tire yourself out and end up getting little done. Thus, Reg would reinforce his sons for chopping wood on a _____ schedule.

On a noncontingent schedule of reinforcement, the reinforcer is delivered

In speed skating, behavior is reinforced on a _____ schedule.

DRH stands for

Superstitious behavior often develops as a function of exposure to a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

In a hot dog eating contest, eating is being reinforced on a _____ schedule.

To ensure that new apprentices work carefully, you would most likely use a _____ schedule of reinforcement in their early training.

On a _____ schedule, reinforcement is contingent upon emitting at least a certain number of responses in a certain period of time.

At least a minute must pass between each response before the reinforcer will be delivered. This sounds like an example of a _____ schedule.

In a(n) _____ schedule the reinforcer is delivered on a noncontingent basis.