Operant Conditioning (Skinner)
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In the context of B.F. Skinner's theory of Operant Conditioning, which of the following statements provides the most accurate and scientific explanation of the relationship between 'Schedules of Reinforcement' and the rate of response?
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Understanding Schedules of Reinforcement in Operant Conditioning
B.F. Skinner demonstrated that different schedules of reinforcement significantly influence the rate of learning and its persistence. Among them, the Variable Ratio Schedule delivers reinforcement after an unpredictable number of responses (e.g., gambling or lottery). This uncertainty creates high resistance to extinction and maintains a consistently high and steady response rate.
- Fixed Interval: Produces a scalloped response pattern with pauses after reinforcement.
- Continuous Reinforcement: Best for initial acquisition, but leads to rapid extinction once stopped.
- Fixed Ratio: Results in high response rates with a brief pause after each reinforcement.
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