ratio reinforcement

in operant conditioning, reinforcement presented after a prearranged number of responses, in contrast to reinforcement delivered on the basis of a time schedule only. In such schedules (e.g., fixed-ratio schedule, progressive-ratio schedule), the rate of reinforcement is a direct function of the rate of responding. Also called ratio schedule of reinforcement. Compare interval reinforcement.

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November 28th 2024

electrode

n. an instrument with a positive-pole cathode and a negative-pole anode used to stimulate biological tissues electrically or record electrical activity in these tissues. Also called bipolar electrode. See also microelectrode.