InstructionsIdentify the reinforcement schedule illustrated in the following examples by placing the appropriate abbreviation in the blank next to the item. Use the following code:
_____ 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 |