Unlike other schedules of reinforcement, ________ results in a "scalloped" pattern of responses on a cumulative frequency graph.
A) fixed ratio
B) fixed interval
C) variable interval
D) variable ratio

Question

Unlike other schedules of reinforcement, ________ results in a "scalloped" pattern of responses on a cumulative frequency graph.
A) fixed ratio 
B) fixed interval 
C) variable interval
D) variable ratio

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fixed interval schedule of reinforcement results in a "scalloped" pattern of responses on a cumulative frequency graph. This is because the behavior tends to increase towards the end of the interval as the reinforcement approaches, and then drops off immediately after reinforcement. This pattern is not typically seen with other schedules of reinforcement.

Unlike Other Schedules of Reinforcement, ________ Results in a "Scalloped