Term ID: T4739

Reinforcement Schedule

/reinforcement-schedule/
The pattern and timing of consequences that follow behaviors, influencing learning and response patterns.
Example: Fixed ratio schedules that reward every fifth correct response versus variable schedules with unpredictable reward timing.

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Reference: Ferster & Skinner (1957)