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A fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement offers reinforcement only after a specified number of responses. Here's how it works and a few fixed-ratio schedule examples.| Verywell Mind
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A new report found that video games can help alleviate depression and anxiety, potentially expanding access to mental health care worldwide.| Verywell Mind
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When does gambling cross the line into an addiction? Learn more about the different types of gamblers, including problem, social, and professional gamblers.| Verywell Mind
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The majority of Americans use social media, but how is online activity affecting their mental health? Find out how social media and mental health are intertwined.| Verywell Mind
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This article will explore how employers can support the mental health of staff in terms of benefits.| Verywell Mind
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Variable interval is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed. Learn how this affects behavior.| Verywell Mind
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The psychology of learning describes how people learn and interact with their environments through classical and operant conditioning and observational learning.| Verywell Mind
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Schedules of reinforcement influence how fast a behavior is acquired and the strength of the response. Learn about which schedule is best for certain situations.| Verywell Mind
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Operant conditioning is one of the most fundamental concepts in behavioral psychology. Learn more about the effects of rewards and punishments on behavior.| Verywell Mind