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Match List I with List II
 

                                                         List I
                                                   Description
             List II
   Type of Reinforcement
A. A reinforcement that reinforces a  response at unpredictable time intervalsI. Fixed-ratio schedule
B. A reinforcement that reinforces a response only after a specified time has lapsedII. Variable-ratio schedule
C. A reinforcement that reinforces a response after an unpredictable  number of responsesIII. Fixed-interval schedule
D. A reinforcement that reinforces a response only after a specified number of responsesIV. Variable-interval schedule

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is

a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i 

Reinforcement Schedules Matching

This question involves matching descriptions of reinforcement schedules provided in List I with their corresponding types listed in List II. Accurate matching requires understanding the core principle of each schedule.

Understanding Reinforcement Schedule Descriptions

  • A. Unpredictable Time Intervals: This describes a schedule where reinforcement is delivered after a variable amount of time has passed since the last reinforcement. This corresponds to a Variable-interval schedule.
  • B. Specified Time Lapsed: This refers to a schedule where reinforcement is given only after a fixed period of time has elapsed, regardless of the number of responses made during that time. This is a Fixed-interval schedule.
  • C. Unpredictable Number of Responses: This schedule involves reinforcement occurring after an inconsistent or variable number of responses have been performed. This defines a Variable-ratio schedule.
  • D. Specified Number of Responses: This describes a schedule where reinforcement is contingent upon a specific, fixed number of responses being made. This is known as a Fixed-ratio schedule.

Matching List I with List II

Based on the definitions above, the correct pairings are:

  • A (Unpredictable time intervals) matches with IV. Variable-interval schedule.
  • B (Specified time has lapsed) matches with III. Fixed-interval schedule.
  • C (Unpredictable number of responses) matches with II. Variable-ratio schedule.
  • D (Specified number of responses) matches with I. Fixed-ratio schedule.
List I Description List II Type Correct Match
A. Reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals IV. Variable-interval schedule A-IV
B. Reinforces a response only after a specified time has lapsed III. Fixed-interval schedule B-III
C. Reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses II. Variable-ratio schedule C-II
D. Reinforces a response only after a specified number of responses I. Fixed-ratio schedule D-I

Determining the Correct Option

The derived matching A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I precisely corresponds to the pairings presented in Option 4.

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