programa de reforzamiento de razón variable

English translation: variable-ratio schedule

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Spanish term or phrase:programa de reforzamiento de razón variable
English translation:variable-ratio schedule
Entered by: darrenthomps

07:38 Aug 14, 2014
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Social Sciences - Psychology
Spanish term or phrase: programa de reforzamiento de razón variable
Hi All,

I am currently translating a text on gambling, and the above phrase appears in the following context in a section on potentially addictive behaviour:

En particular por su carácter de programa de reforzamiento de razón variable, es decir, en el cual la recompensa que condiciona el comportamiento (en este caso el premio) entra en operación cuando el sujeto realiza un número variable de conductas (a veces dos, a veces cuatro), no predeterminado ex ante

Any assistance would be much appreciated!

Best regards,

Darren
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variable-ratio schedule
Explanation:
Hi Darren,

Please see the definitions in the links below.

In operant conditioning, a variable-ratio schedule is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses. This schedule creates a high steady rate of responding. Gambling and lottery games are good examples of a reward based on a variable ratio schedule.
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5ratio schedule of reinforcement
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variable-ratio schedule


Explanation:
Hi Darren,

Please see the definitions in the links below.

In operant conditioning, a variable-ratio schedule is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses. This schedule creates a high steady rate of responding. Gambling and lottery games are good examples of a reward based on a variable ratio schedule.


    Reference: http://www.e-torredebabel.com/Psicologia/Vocabulario/Program...
    Reference: http://psychology.about.com/od/vindex/g/def_variablerat.htm
Richard Lackey (X)
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Variable reinforcement ratio schedule


Explanation:
This is a positive scheduled reinforcement where behaviour is reinforced every xx responses, but not necessarily at a fixed rate


    Reference: http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/variable-ratio-sc...
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ratio schedule of reinforcement


Explanation:
This is the term used by behaviorists.

Maria Iglesia Ramos
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