The single best method of reinforcement from a learning theory standpoint is a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement. That is to say, one will receive a positive reinforcer (a consequence that increases the likelihood of future specific actions) after a variable number of target bahaviors. Unlike a fixed ratio, the variable ratio is unknowable by the learner. The most notable example is a slot machine. Other examples include clicking to this blog over and over and over knowing that one of these clicks something good is going to show up. Just remember that the odds always favor the casino!
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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Oh that is Funny! However, instead of clicking over here every day, hoping against hope that you would Post Something ALREADY, I have this little Cheat called Bloglines! So today, much to my delight, my little line devoted to you, dear brother-in-law, was in Bold Print! Welcome back, prodigal blogger, welcome back.
Me, too. I did a double take on the when I saw your blog "lit up" on bloglines.
Glad to see you back in the saddle ;-)
I am still not buying your slot machine! It doesn't even speak English.
Hello? Wondering if anyone still lived at this blogger address.
Good to see you, my friend.
I haven't abandoned you!
I know you have not blogged here in a long time... but I just wanted to say I loved this post! I am a psychology major and this was fun to read! Brought back memories from my beh learning class!
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