Operant Conditioning (Skinner)
Asked 3 months ago · Viewed 17 times
In the context of Operant Conditioning Theory proposed by American psychologist B. F. Skinner, which of the following scientific statements is most appropriate and true regarding the 'Intermittent or Partial Reinforcement Schedule'—specifically the 'Variable Ratio Schedule'?
✓ Correct! Well done.
✗ Not quite — the correct answer is highlighted above.
Detailed Explanation
Understanding Variable Ratio Schedule in Operant Conditioning
According to B. F. Skinner's theory of operant conditioning, a Variable Ratio Schedule (VRS) delivers reinforcement after an unpredictable (variable) number of responses (e.g., slot machines or lotteries).
- High Response Rate: Because the exact number of responses required for a reward is unknown to the learner, it produces a steady and very high rate of responding.
- Resistance to Extinction: Behaviors reinforced under a variable ratio schedule are extremely resistant to extinction because the learner continually expects the reward in the next attempt.
Therefore, option (b) is scientifically the most accurate statement.
Next question →
In the context of 'Domains of Learning and Operant Conditioning', regarding…
← Previous question
In the context of 'Methods of Learning and Teaching…
Related Questions
→
Among the primary laws of learning propounded by Edward Thorndike, the 'Law of Effect' emphasizes that satisfying outcomes strengthen a response and dissatisfying outcomes weaken it. While critically examining this law from a psychological and theoretical standpoint in the context of B.F. Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning' and Ivan Pavlov's 'Classical Conditioning', which of the following statements is most analytically correct?
→
Who was the primary proponent of the 'Reinforcement Theory' of learning?
→
When conducting an in-depth psychological analysis of the primary laws of Edward Thorndike's 'Trial and Error Theory'—specifically the 'Law of Use and Disuse' and the 'Law of Effect'—which of the following statements most accurately demonstrates its fundamental distinction from B.F. Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning' and Ivan Pavlov's 'Classical Conditioning'?
→
In which learning theory is 'reinforcement' considered the basis of learning?
→
In the context of the comparative study of classical and operant conditioning of learning, which of the following statements is most appropriate and true regarding the neuro-physiological nature of 'Acquisition', 'Extinction', 'Spontaneous Recovery', and 'Stimulus Generalization' under Ivan Pavlov's Classical Conditioning Theory, and the interrelationships of 'Primary and Secondary Reinforcement' and 'Schedules of Reinforcement' (such as fixed interval, variable ratio, etc.) under B.F. Skinner's Operant Conditioning Theory, along with their implications for the modern classroom teaching-learning process?
→
With reference to the 'ancient and modern theories of learning conditioning', which of the following statements is most appropriate and true regarding the neuro-psychological nature of 'Extinction', 'Spontaneous Recovery', and 'Stimulus Generalization' under Ivan Pavlov's 'Classical Conditioning Theory', and the interrelationships of 'Partial Reinforcement Schedules' (such as interval and ratio schedules) under B.F. Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning Theory', along with their implications for modern primary inclusive classroom teaching, the strategic use of 'Positive Reinforcement', and the enhancement of desired behavioral modification and habit formation in students?
→
In the context of 'Operant Conditioning' proposed by American psychologist B.F. Skinner, under 'Schedules of Reinforcement', when reinforcement is provided for a response after a fixed and unchanging time period (e.g., after every 5 minutes), what is this specific schedule called and what pattern of response rate is observed due to it?
→
In the context of 'Operant Conditioning' proposed by American psychologist B.F. Skinner, which of the following 'Schedules of Reinforcement' is considered the most resistant to extinction and produces the highest rate of response?
Log in
to add to quiz, bookmark, or report issues.