The following question involves different reinforcement schedules. could require a number/calculation or write out an explanation.Imagine that Sniffy is in an operant chamber where he can bar press blueberry flavored pellets. If bar presses are reinforced on an FI 3.5 min schedule, how many pellets are available to be earned in an hour session?

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The following question involves different reinforcement schedules. could require a number/calculation or write out an explanation.

Imagine that Sniffy is in an operant chamber where he can bar press blueberry flavored pellets. If bar presses are reinforced on an FI 3.5 min schedule, how many pellets are available to be earned in an hour session?

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Step 1: Calculate the number of FI intervals in one hour

First, convert the duration of one hour into minutes because the FI schedule is given in minutes. There are 60 minutes in an hour, so one hour equals 60 minutes.

Now, determine how many 3.5-minute intervals can fit into 60 minutes.

Number of intervals = Total time (in minutes) / Interval duration

Number of intervals = 60 minutes / 3.5 minutes/interval

Number of intervals ≈ 17.14 intervals