Question

7) Partial/intermittent vs. Continuous reinforcement    

a)Explain the difference between them.

b. Classic phenomenon: Partial R. maintains learned behavior longer than continuous R. once R. is removed. Explain this phenomenon, and what it shows about learning.  

c.Schedules of reinforcement .Ratio vs. Interval schedules .Explain the difference between them.

Answer 1

7(a)

Sr. No	Continuous Reinforcement	Partial/Intermittent Reinforcement
1	In continuous reinforcement, the desired behaviour is reinforced every single time it occurs.	In partial or intermittent reinforcement, the response is reinforced only part of the time.
2	This schedule is best used during the initial stages of learning in order to create a strong association between the behavior and the response.	Learned behaviours are acquired more slowly with partial reinforcement, but the response is more resistant to extinction.

7(c)

Sr. No	Interval Schedule	Ratio schedule
1	Schedules based on elapsed time are referred to as interval schedules	Ratio schedulesinvolve reinforcement after a certain number of responses have been emitted.
2	It can be either fixed-interval or variable-interval schedules	It can either be fixed-ratio schedule or variable-ratio schedule