Partial Reinforcement •Reinforcers do NOT follow every response
•Schedules of Reinforcement: Plans for determining which responses will be reinforced
•Continuous Reinforcement: A reinforcer follows every correct response
•PartialReinforcement Effect: Responses acquired with partial reinforcement are very resistant to extinction
Schedules of Partial Reinforcement
•Fixed Ratio Schedule (FR): A set number of correct responses must be made to obtain a reinforcer •Variable Ratio Schedule (VR): Varied number of correct responses must be made to get a reinforcer