Continuous
Reinforcement Schedule
Example:
Giving my daughter money for each correct math problem on her test
Advantages:
My daughter will strive to do well in math.
Disadvantages:
She may come to expect money for each correct answer in everything.
Fixed
Interval Schedule
Example:
Receiving salary pay at a job rather than hourly pay
Advantages:
I will know how much I will receive on each pay day and I can budget around it.
Disadvantages:
There is no incentive for me to work harder because I will be receiving the
same pay no matter how many hours I work.
Fixed
Ratio Schedule
Example:
I receive a $25 bonus for every 10th sale I make as a salesperson.
Advantages:
I have an incentive to sell more and push sales.
Disadvantages:
Disappointment if I do not achieve enough sales.
Variable
Ratio Schedule
Example:
Winning money from a slot machine.
Advantages:
I will be winning money.
Disadvantages:
I will spend more money playing the slots because I will not know which time I
will win.
Plagiarism:
Using someone else's work without giving proper credit, is plagiarism. If you use my work, please reference it.
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