Schedules of Reinforcement

Instructions

Identify the reinforcement schedule illustrated in the following examples by placing the appropriate abbreviation in the blank next to the item. Use the following code:
Fixed Ratio (FR) 

Variable Ratio (VR)

Fixed Interval (FI)

Variable Interval (VI)

_____ 1. Getting a paycheck every other week

_____ 2. Pop quizzes

_____ 3. Slot machines at gambling casinos

_____ 4. Calling the mechanic to find out if your car is fixed yet

_____ 5. A factory worker who is paid on piece work

_____ 6. Fly fishing: casting and reeling back several times before catching a fish

_____ 7. Looking at your watch during a lecture until the end of the lecture

_____ 8. A salesperson who gets paid on commission

_____ 9. Calling a friend and getting a busy signal because he or she is frequently on the phone

_____ 10. Signaling with your thumb while hitchhiking

_____ 11. Frequent flyer program: rewards after flying X amount of miles

_____ 12. Collecting bottles, cans, or other recyclables for cash

_____ 13. An athlete's contract specifies salary increases to be renegotiated every three years

_____ 14. Buying lottery tickets

_____ 15. A person refrains from drugs for fear of random drug testing

_____ 16. Checking the refrigerator to see if the JELL-O is ready

_____ 17. Watching for shooting stars

_____ 18. Checking the mail, assuming the mail carrier comes at the same time every day

_____ 19. Playing Bingo