What Type Of Reinforcement Schedule Are Slot Machines On

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Nov 12, 2013 (Continuous reinforcement, fixed interval schedule, etc.). Because a lot of these pay-per-chance games, like slot machines (and even a lot of prize based arcade machines) have a set probability or ratio of wins to losses, the reinforcement schedule may be considered variable ratio. Sometimes the mail comes at 1:00pm, sometimes at 3:00pm. Variable interval. You get a nickel for each soda can you return to the recycling plant. Students are released from class when the bell rings. Fixed interval. Slot machines at a casino pay off after a certain number of plays.

What Type Of Reinforcement Schedule Are Slot Machines On Sale

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Behavior is reinforced every time it occursLearning rate - Very fastResponse rate - Very lowResponse stability - Very highExtinction rate - Very fast
A reinforcer is given at fixed time intervals (Monthly inspections)Learning rate - Very slowResponse rate - LowResponse stability - Very lowExtinction rate - Moderately fast
A reinforcer is administered randomly around some average interval (Four pop quizzes throughout semester, but not when they will be)Learning rate - ModerateResponse rate - ModerateResponse stability - Low to moderateExtinction rate - Slow
Reinforcer administered after a given number of acceptable behaviors (bonuses given every three meritorious behaviors)Learning rate - FastResponse rate - Very highResponse stability - HighExtinction rate - Fast
Reinforcer administered after an average number of acceptable behaviors (slot machine pays off on average once every 10 pulls)Learning rate - SlowResponse rate - Very highResponse stability - High Extinction rate - Very slow

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