fixed-interval schedule
[ˈfɪkst ˈɪntərvəl ˈskɛdʒuːl]
nounpl: fixed-interval schedules
esquema de intervalo fixo
1. A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a reward is given after a fixed amount of time has elapsed, regardless of the number of responses made
In a fixed-interval schedule of 5 minutes, the subject receives a reinforcer after every 5-minute period.
Em um esquema de intervalo fixo de 5 minutos, o sujeito recebe um reforçador a cada período de 5 minutos.
2. A behavioral psychology concept used in laboratory research and practical applications to control and predict behavior patterns
The researcher used a fixed-interval schedule to study how animals respond to predictable reinforcement timing.
O pesquisador usou um esquema de intervalo fixo para estudar como os animais respondem ao tempo de reforço previsível.
This is primarily a technical term used in behavioral psychology and animal behavior research. It originated with B.F. Skinner's work at Harvard in the mid-20th century. The concept is fundamental in American behavioral science education and is equally important in Brazilian and Portuguese psychology curricula. The term reflects the scientific approach to understanding behavior through controlled experimental conditions.
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