Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Assumption of generality - CORRECT ANSWER - The effects of contingencies of
reinforcement extend over species, reinforcement, and behavior.
Break and run - CORRECT ANSWER - The characteristic pattern of response seen on a
cumulative record produced by a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement
Breakpoint - CORRECT ANSWER - The highest ratio value completed on a progressive
ratio (PR) schedule of reinforcement
Continuous schedule of reinforcement (CRF) - CORRECT ANSWER - A schedule of
reinforcement in which each response produces reinforcement
Fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement (FI) - CORRECT ANSWER - A schedule of
reinforcement in which the first response after a fixed amount of time has passed is reinforced.
Fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement (FR) - CORRECT ANSWER - A schedule of
reinforcement in which a reinforcer is delivered after a fixed number of responses
Intermittent reinforcement schedule - CORRECT ANSWER - A schedule of reinforcement
in which some rather than all responses are reinforced (e.g., FI, FR, VI, VT schedules of
reinforcement)
Interreinforcement interval (IRI) - CORRECT ANSWER - The time between any two
reinforcers
Interresponse time (IRT) - CORRECT ANSWER - The time between any two responses