Task List Reference: B-5

 Define and provide examples of schedules of reinforcement.

Consequence

A stimulus change that comes after a behavior.

Fixed ratio schedule (FR)

A basic schedule of intermittent reinforcement in which a fixed number of correct responses must be emitted for reinforcement to be delivered.

Variable ratio schedule (VR)

A basic schedule of intermittent reinforcement in which a variable number of correct responses must be emitted for reinforcement to be delivered.

Fixed interval schedule (FI)

A basic schedule of intermittent reinforcement in which a fixed amount of time must elapse before a single correct response produces reinforcement.

Variable interval schedule (VI)

A basic schedule of intermittent reinforcement in which a variable amount of time must elapse before a single correct response produces reinforcement.

Ratio strain

When challenging behaviors reemerge because of an abruptly thinned reinforcement schedule.

Limited hold

A component that can be added to a schedule of reinforcement limiting access to reinforcement for correct responses that occur within a specific and fixed time.

Lag schedule of reinforcement

A variation of basic intermittent schedules of reinforcement in which reinforcement is delivered for any response that differs in topography, sequence, etc., from a previously reinforced response.

Progressive schedule of reinforcement

A variation of basic intermittent schedules of reinforcement in which the criteria for reinforcement is systematically increased, independent of the client’s behavior, until responding stops (the breaking point).

Delays to reinforcement schedule

A variation of basic intermittent schedules of reinforcement in which reinforcement for correct responding is delayed for the purpose of teaching self-control, tolerance of delayed gratification, functional communication, etc.

Concurrent schedules of reinforcement

A compound schedule of reinforcement in which clients choose between two or more behaviors associated with different signaled (SD) schedules of reinforcement that are correlated with each behavior option.

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