[SOLVED] Reinforcement as a Cornerstone of Behavior Analysis

“Assignment Instructions
Reinforcement is the cornerstone of behavior analysis. How frequently, or not
frequently, reinforcement is delivered has a large impact on how quickly a person
will respond. This is the case for all behavior. For example, someone who sells
cars may be paid on a fixed interval schedule (every two weeks regardless of
how many cars are sold) or fixed ratio schedule (100 dollars for every car sold).

As you can imagine, based on the pay schedule, the response rate of car selling
by the individual who is paid every two weeks, regardless of the number of cars,
is likely to be much lower than that of the individual who is paid per car sold. This
type of reinforcement schedule and rate of responding translates the same when
you may be teaching a client a skill. Choosing the appropriate reinforcement
schedule allows us to support our clients in achieving those successes.

For this assignment, write a paper that includes the following:
 Describe the main types of reinforcement schedules:
o Fixed interval.
o Fixed ratio.
o Variable ratio.
o Variable interval.
 Explain how each schedule works to evoke a behavior and the type of
responding that results.
 Describe how you would use this information on response rates and
reinforcement schedules to evoke a behavior in your personal or
professional life.
 Analyze why you would choose a particular reinforcement schedule for that
particular behavior.
Assignment Requirements
Your assignment should meet the following requirements:

 Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the
overall message.
 APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to
current APA style guidelines. Review Evidence and APA for more
information on how to cite your sources.
 Resources: 2–3 scholarly or professional resources.
 Length: 3–4 double-spaced pages, excluding the title page and reference
page.”

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