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Glossary F
Deutsch: Fixes Intervall / Español: Intervalo fijo / Português: Intervalo fixo / Français: Intervalle fixe / Italiano: Intervallo fisso
Fixed-interval refers to a schedule for reinforcing the first response after a fixed period of time has passed since the prior reinforcement. This schedule usually produces a scallop pattern of responding where people tend to pause after a reinforcer and then to gradually increase their response rate until they are working at a high rate at the moment they receive the next reinforcer.
Deutsch: Fester Quotenplan / Español: Razón fija / Português: Razão fixa / Français: Ratio fixe / Italiano: Rapporto fisso
A fixed ratio is a schedule of reinforcement in psychology where a response is reinforced only after a set number of behaviours have occurred. This predictable pattern is used to shape behaviour by rewarding consistent effort, making it an effective tool for learning and habit formation.
Fixed-ratio schedule refers to a schedule of reinforcement or punishment in which the reinforcer or punisher is presented after a fixed number of responses (e.g. Lever-presses).
Fixed-role therapy refers to Kelly's brand of therapy whereby he would assign a role for his clients to play that was distinctly different from the client's self-characterization. With this type of therapy, the therapist acts much like a supporting actor. Please see also Self-characterization.