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Behavior-Chapter 7
Introduction to Learning and Behavior-Chapter 7 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adjusting schedule | A schedule in which the response requirement changes as a function of the organism's performance while responding for the previous reinforcer |
| Behavioral bliss point approach | The theory that an organism that has free access to alternative activities will distribute its behavior in such a way as to maximize overall reinforcement |
| Chained schedule | A schedule that consists of a sequence of two or more simple schedules, each of which has its own SD and the last of which results in a terminal reinforcer |
| Complex schedule | A schedule that consists of a combination of two or more simple schedules |
| Conjunctive Schedule | A type of complex schedule in which the requirements of two or more simple schedules must be met before a reinforcers is delivered |
| Continuous reinforcement schedule | A schedule in which each specified response is reinforced |
| Differential reinforcement of high rates (DRH) | A schedule in which reinforcement is contingent upon emitting at least a certain number of responses in a certain period of time--or, more generally, reinforcement is provided for responding at a fast rate |
| Differential reinforcement of low rates (DRL) | A schedule in which a minimum amount of time must pass between each response before the reinforcer will be delivered--or, more generally, reinforcement is provided for responding at a slow rate |
| Differential reinforcement of paced responding (DRP) | A schedule in which reinforcement is contingent upon emitting a series of responses at a set rate--or, more generally, reinforcement is provided for responding neither too fast nor too slow |
| Drive reduction theory | According to this theory, an event is reinforcing to the extent that it is associated with a reduction in some type of physiological drive |
| Fixed duration (FD) schedule | A schedule in which reinforcement is contingent upon continuous performance of a behavior for a fixed, predictable period of time |
| Fixed interval (FI) schedule | A schedule in which reinforcement is contingent upon the first response after a fixed, predictable period of time |
| Fixed ratio (FR) schedule | A schedule in which reinforcement is contingent upon a fixed, predictable number of responses |
| Fixed time (FT) schedule | A schedule in which the reinforcer is delivered following a fixed, predictable period of time, regardless of the organism's behavior |
| Goal gradient effect | An increase in the strength and/or efficiency of responding as one draws near to the goal |
| Incentive motivation | Motivation that is derived from some property of the reinforcer, as opposed to an internal drive state |
| Intermittent (or partial) reinforcement schedule | A schedule in which only some responses are reinforced |
| Noncontingent schedule of reinforcement | A schedule in which the reinforcer is delivered independently of any response |
| Premack principle | The notion that a high-probability behavior can be used to reinforce a low-probability behavior |
| Ratio strain | A disruption in responding due to an overly demanding response requirement |
| Response deprivation hypothesis | The notion that a behavior can serve as a reinforcer when (1) access to the behavior is restricted and (2) its frequency thereby falls below its preferred level of occurrence |
| Response-rate schedule | A schedule in which reinforcement is directly contingent upon the organism's rate of response |
| Schedule of reinforcement | The response requirement that must be met in order to obtain reinforcement |
| Variable duration (VD) schedule | A schedule in which reinforcement is contingent upon continuous performance of a behavior for a varying, unpredictable period of time |
| Variable interval (VI) schedule | A schedule in which reinforcement is contingent upon the first response after a varying, unpredictable period of time |
| Variable ratio (VR) schedule | A schedule in which reinforcement is contingent upon a varying, unpredictable number of responses |
| Variable time (VT) schedule | A schedule in which the reinforcer is delivered following a varying, unpredictable period of time, regardless of the organism's behavior |
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