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1
Q

what are the various types of intermittent reinforcement?and what are their patterns?

A

Fixed ratio: a reinforcer is presented after a fixed number of responses

Variable ratio: A reinforcer is delivered following a variable number of responses

2
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How do FR and VR scehdules operate

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stairs

continuous upward trend

3
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how is VR like gambling?

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you don’t know when the reinforcer is going to be delivered