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Example of Variable Interval Reinforcement: Quality Control Checks
An example of a variable interval schedule is a restaurant manager whose establishment is subject to periodic, unannounced inspections by a quality control division. If the restaurant meets standards for cleanliness and service speed during an inspection, the entire shift earns a $20 bonus. Since the manager never knows when the inspection will happen, they are motivated to consistently maintain high standards to ensure their team receives the potential reward.
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Graphical Representation of Reinforcement Schedules
A social media manager wants to increase user engagement. They decide to reward a random active user with a 'featured profile' badge. The reward is given out at unpredictable times throughout the day, sometimes after an hour, sometimes after several hours. Users do not know when the next badge will be awarded, so they tend to check the platform and remain active consistently. Which principle of behavior modification does this strategy illustrate?