Overview
Reinforcement schedules are essential concepts in psychology that explain how behaviors are learned and maintained. By understanding the different types of reinforcement schedules, such as continuous and partial reinforcement, learners can appreciate how these methods influence behavior over time. C...
Key Terms
Example: Giving a treat to a dog for sitting.
Example: Giving a sticker every time a student answers correctly.
Example: Slot machines that pay out occasionally.
Example: Paychecks received every two weeks.
Example: Checking your email for new messages.
Example: A factory worker gets paid for every 10 items produced.
Related Topics
Operant Conditioning
A learning process where behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.
intermediateClassical Conditioning
A learning process that involves creating associations between a naturally occurring stimulus and a previously neutral stimulus.
intermediateBehaviorism
A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.
intermediateKey Concepts
Continuous ReinforcementPartial ReinforcementFixed IntervalVariable Ratio