Explore the partial reinforcement effect and its applications.

Explore the partial reinforcement effect and its applications.

Submission details:  Please complete these questions in the discussion board below and respond, in-depth (per the criteria outlined in the course welcome letter) to at least ONE classmate.

Scoring criteria/rubric:  A rubric is attached to the discussion board.  The assignment is worth 10 points.

Restrictions: You must complete this assignment INDIVIDUALLY.  You are not to work in pairs or groups.

Length: Your answers to each question should be thorough yet concise.  There is no length requirement, but all aspects of each question must be addressed completely.

Resources: Please refer to chapters 9, 10, & 11 when answering these questions.  Be sure to integrate concepts from the readings as well as any outside sources that are relevant.  If you use outside sources, please cite the sources and provide an APA style reference.

Describe the partial reinforcement EFFECT (as opposed to just the partial reinforcement schedule) and discuss its relevance in everyday life.  Please offer ideas about how it might be applied in a helpful way.

Then, critique one of your classmate’s answers.  Do you think your classmate fully understood the partial reinforcement effect and provided an accurate example of how it could be applied?  If not, please explain to that person why you believe his or her example was incorrect.  If you enjoyed your classmate’s response, explain why it was helpful to you.