1. Reinforcement Schedules

2. Continuous Reinforcement
Reinforcing the desired response every time it occurs.
Quick Acquisition
Quick Extinction

3. Partial Reinforcement
Reinforcing a response only part of the time.
Greater resistance to extinction.
Slower acquisition

4. Fixed-ratio Schedules
A schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified number of responses.
Example: Winning a prize at Chuck E Cheese after collecting ten tokens
- foul out after 5 fouls, typist paid per page

5. Variable-ratio Schedule
A schedule of reinforcement that reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses.
Example: Winning money out of a slot machine
- door-to-door sales

6. Fixed-interval Schedule
A schedule of reinforcement that reinforces a response only after a specified time has elapsed.
Example: She gets a manicure every 7 days she is on a diet.
- paychecks, test every two weeks

7. Variable-interval Schedule
A schedule of reinforcement that reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals.
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