Question

In behavioral terms, if a CRF (Continuous Reinforcement Schedule) is used for acquisition, and an intermittent schedule is used for maintenance, what does this mean?

A) Acquisition: Every occurrence of the target behavior is reinforced; Maintenance: Reinforcement is provided only occasionally for the target behavior.
B) Acquisition: Reinforcement is provided only occasionally for the target behavior; Maintenance: Every occurrence of the target behavior is reinforced.
C) Acquisition: Reinforcement is gradually reduced for the target behavior; Maintenance: The target behavior is no longer reinforced.
D) Acquisition: Reinforcement is consistently provided for the target behavior; Maintenance: The target behavior is gradually extinguished.

Answer 1

If a Continuous Reinforcement Schedule is used for behavioral acquisition and an intermittent schedule for maintenance, it means that behavior is consistently reinforced during learning and only occasionally reinforced to maintain the behavior over time.

Step-by-step explanation:

In behavioral terms, if a CRF (Continuous Reinforcement Schedule) is used for acquisition, and an intermittent schedule is used for maintenance, it means the following:

A) Acquisition: Every occurrence of the target behavior is reinforced; Maintenance: Reinforcement is provided only occasionally for the target behavior. This approach implies that during the initial learning phase, a learner receives consistent and immediate reinforcement every time they perform the desired action, which is essential for establishing the behavior. However, once the behavior is well-established, a partial or intermittent reinforcement schedule is used whereby the behavior is reinforced occasionally, which enhances the resistance to extinction and maintains the behavior over time without the need for continuous reinforcement.