CAS PS 101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Seat Belt, Star Chart, Capitalism

• School: Boston University
• Department: Psychological & Brain Sciences
• Course: CAS PS 101
• Professor: Sam Ling

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Interval= length of time the behavior has been done when reward is given. Variable= 10 sec reward, 25 sec reward. Ratio= number of behaviors have been done when reward is given. Fixed= after certain number of behaviors, ex: after pressing button 3 times in a row. Variable ratio= most effective/addictive, gambling, behavior will persist, most consistent. ), is something being added to situation (positive) or being taken away (negative) Positive punishment= something being added to situation to decrease behavior, ex: fine for driving w/o seatbelt, getting slapped for doing something wrong. Negative punishment= taking something away from situation to decrease behavior, ex: taking away stars from star chart. Negative reinforcement= taking something unfortunate/averse to increase behavior, ex: seat belt noise goes away once seat belt is buckled. Validity= how accurately a test measures a concept, truthful representation. Reliable test= consistent, tests the same thing every time for everyone involved, not always valid. Belief that more is better, options are good.