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Which schedule of reinforcement is most effective at maintaining behaviors?
Suggested Answer: B
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34 comments · newest first
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Tran
10 months ago
Ratio schedules can be super effective too, though!
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Adolph
10 months ago
Wait, so extinction isn't effective at all? That seems off.
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Quentin
10 months ago
I thought continuous reinforcement was better at first, but I see the point.
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Kiley
10 months ago
Totally agree! It keeps the motivation up.
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Melodie
10 months ago
Intermittent reinforcement is usually the best for maintaining behaviors.
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Linwood
11 months ago
I feel like I read that intermittent reinforcement is the best for keeping behaviors going, especially in real-life situations.
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Louisa
11 months ago
I’m a bit uncertain about the difference between ratio and intermittent reinforcement. Do they overlap in some way?
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Keva
11 months ago
I remember practicing a question about reinforcement schedules, and I think continuous reinforcement is good for initial learning but not for long-term maintenance.
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Tony
11 months ago
I think intermittent reinforcement is usually more effective for maintaining behaviors, but I’m not entirely sure why that is.
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Carlene
12 months ago
Intermittent reinforcement is the way to go here. It keeps the behavior going even when the rewards aren't as frequent. Continuous reinforcement is good for training, but intermittent is better for maintaining over time.
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Micah
12 months ago
Ratio reinforcement? I'm not sure what that even means in this context. I'm leaning towards intermittent, but I wish I could remember the details better from class.
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Vesta
12 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. Intermittent reinforcement creates a variable schedule, which makes the behavior more resistant to extinction. I'm going to go with that as my final answer.
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Delpha
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know continuous reinforcement is good for establishing new behaviors, but I can't remember which schedule is best for maintaining them long-term.
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Ammie
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is B - intermittent reinforcement. That's the most effective schedule for maintaining behaviors over time.
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Glynda
1 year ago
Intermittent reinforcement, for sure. It's like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get!
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Cassi
1 year ago
I think intermittent reinforcement is more effective in the long run. It keeps me motivated.
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Chauncey
1 year ago
I agree, continuous reinforcement can get boring. Intermittent keeps me on my toes.
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Slyvia
1 year ago
Intermittent reinforcement is definitely the way to go. Keeps things interesting!
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Franklyn
1 year ago
I prefer continuous reinforcement because I like to know I will be rewarded every time.
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Selma
1 year ago
Definitely B. Intermittent reinforcement. Keeps 'em coming back for more, like a game show host with a big prize!
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Nydia
1 year ago
I've heard that intermittent reinforcement is more effective in the long run, it really keeps the behavior going.
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Sue
1 year ago
I think continuous reinforcement can be too predictable, intermittent keeps things interesting.
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Ligia
1 year ago
I agree, intermittent reinforcement is like a mystery box that keeps you guessing.
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Joanna
1 year ago
I agree with Yaeko, intermittent reinforcement keeps me motivated.
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Yaeko
1 year ago
I think intermittent reinforcement is most effective.
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Irma
1 year ago
Intermittent reinforcement? That's like the slot machine of behavior, isn't it? Count me in!
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Raina
1 year ago
D) Ratio
RI
Ria
1 year ago
C) Extinction
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Leatha
1 year ago
B) Intermittent reinforcement
RU
Rupert
1 year ago
A) Continuous reinforcement
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Albina
1 year ago
Hmm, I think B) Intermittent reinforcement is the way to go. Keep 'em guessing, you know?
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Desire
1 year ago
I've heard that intermittent reinforcement is great for maintaining behaviors long-term.
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Valentin
1 year ago
I think continuous reinforcement can be effective too, but it depends on the situation.
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Lynda
1 year ago
I agree, intermittent reinforcement keeps them on their toes.