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Which schedule is likely to produce a scallop effect, where response rate gradually increases as the time for reinforcement draws near?

The changing criterion design focuses on behavior improvements through adjustments

Shaquin has been participating in a behavior modification program to improve his study habits. Initially, his behavior analyst set up a fixed ratio (FR) schedule where Shaquin would receive a small reward after completing just two homework assignments. Encouraged by his progress, the behavior analyst gradually increased the ratio requirement. However, as the requirement reached ten assignments per reward, Shaquin started to show signs of frustration, procrastination, and eventually reduced the number of assignments he completed. This decrease in Shaquin’s homework completion is most indicative of:

Based on the graph below, identify the experimental design and describe if a functional relationship is present.

Shortly after initiating service, behavior analysts should discuss the limitations to confidentiality with clients and document this discussion.

During a summer reading program, Sarah’s local library implements a new reinforcement strategy to encourage children to read more books. To earn a special reward, a child must meet both of the following criteria within a four-week period: read at least 20 books (response requirement) and attend at least four weekly reading group sessions (time-based requirement). This strategy is an example of which type of reinforcement schedule?

Jeremy has been participating in a new online language learning program where he earns points for each lesson completed. The program is designed to gradually increase the challenge: initially, Jeremy needs to complete just one lesson to earn 10 points. After earning the first 10 points, he must complete two lessons for the next 10 points, then three lessons for the next, and so on. This pattern of increasing the number of lessons required for the same reward continues as Jeremy progresses through the program. This method of adjusting the lesson completion requirement for rewards is an example of:

A compound schedule of reinforcement combines

In a multiple schedule of reinforcement, each component schedule is correlated with

Identify the type of schedule in the image below