The rule determining when and how often a reinforcer is delivered following a desired behavior, such as fixed or variable ratio and interval schedules.
From Old French 'cedule' (a note) + 'reinforcement.' The timetable for delivering rewards.
Reinforcement schedules are the timing rules for rewards — sometimes every time, sometimes randomly. Slot machines use variable ratio, which is the most addictive!
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