Schedules of Reinforcement worksheet
Lee-Anne Adams Schedules of Reinforcement worksheet
Fixed Ration (FR)
Variable Ration (VR)
Fixed Interval (FI)
Variable Interval (VI)
1. Getting a paycheck every other week
FR
VR
FI
VI
2. Pop quizzes
FR
VR
FI
VI
3. Slot machines at gambling casinos
FR
VR
FI
VI
4. Call the mechanic to find out if your car is fixed yet. Assuming you are waiting on parts/insurance
FR
VR
FI
VI
5. A factory worker who is paid on piecework. Sweatshops operate this way—paid for the amount of product you produce--$3 for every 20 sweatshirts sewn.
FR
VR
FI
VI
6. Fly fishing: casting and reeling back several times before catching a fish.
FR
VR
FI
VI
7. Looking at your watch during a lecture until the end of the lecture.Assuming class ends at the same time—like our blocks
FR
VR
FI
VI
Schedules of Reinforcement worksheet
Fixed Ration (FR)
Variable Ration (VR)
Fixed Interval (FI)
Variable Interval (VI)
8. A salesperson who gets paid on commission. The commission is usually based on % of overall sales
FR
VR
FI
VI
9. Calling a friend and getting a busy signal because he or she is frequently on the phone.
FR
VR
FI
VI
10. Signaling with your thumb while hitchhiking. Do NOT try this!! Never know when someone will pick you up.
FR
VR
FI
VI
11. Frequent flyer program: rewards after flying X amount of miles. Amount to mileage is usually set.
FR
VR
FI
VI
12. Collecting bottles, cans, or other recyclables for cash. They are usually paid by the pound.
FR
VR
FI
VI
13. An athlete’s contract specifies salary increases to be renegotiated every three years.
FR
VR
FI
VI
14. Buying lottery ticket
FR
VR
FI
VI
Schedules of Reinforcement worksheet
Fixed Ration (FR)
Variable Ration (VR)
Fixed Interval (FI)
Variable Interval (VI)
15. A person refrains from drugs for fear of random drug testing.
FR
VR
FI
VI
16. Check the refrigerator to see if the JELL-O is ready. Based on following directions & reliability of your refrigerator.
FR
VR
FI
VI
17. Watching for shooting stars.
FR
VR
FI
VI
18. Checking the mail, assuming the mail carrier comes at the same time every day.
FR
VR
FI
VI
19. Playing Bingo(gambling!!)
FR
VR
FI
VI
20. A worker receives $1 for every 100 envelopes stuffed and sealed. Good ex of piece work!
FR
VR
FI
VI
