Schedules of Reinforcement in Psychology (Examples)
walterbell Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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This article explores the different schedules of reinforcement in operant conditioning, which are the patterns of reward and punishment that can shape behavior. It discusses the four main types of schedules: fixed ratio, variable ratio, fixed interval, and variable interval, and how they affect the frequency and consistency of the desired behavior.
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