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Deutsch: Feste Denkweise / Español: Mentalidad fija / Português: Mentalidade fixa / Français: Mentalité fixe / Italian: Mentalità fissa

Fixed Mindset in the psychology context refers to a belief system wherein individuals perceive their abilities, intelligence, and talents as static traits that cannot be developed or improved. This concept contrasts with a growth mindset, where individuals believe that their abilities can be developed through dedication, hard work, and learning.

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Fixed ratio (FR) schedule refers to a set number of correct responses must be made to get a reinforcer. For example, a reinforcer is given for every four correct responses. Fixed ratio (FR) schedule is a schedule in which reinforcement is contingent upon a fixed, predictable number of responses.

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Fixed shifts is defined as a shift schedule in which employees never change the shifts they work.

Fixed time (FT) schedule refers to a schedule in which the reinforcer is delivered following a fixed, predictable period of time, regardless of the organism’s behavior.

Fixed-action patterns. Please see Innate releasing mechanisms .

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Deutsch: Fixes Intervall / Español: Intervalo fijo / Português: Intervalo fixo / Français: Intervalle fixe / Italiano: Intervallo fisso

Fixed-interval refers to a schedule for reinforcing the first response after a fixed period of time has passed since the prior reinforcement. This schedule usually produces a scallop pattern of responding where people tend to pause after a reinforcer and then to gradually increase their response rate until they are working at a high rate at the moment they receive the next reinforcer.

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Fixed-interval schedule refers to a schedule of reinforcement or punishment in which the reinforcer or punisher is presented after a fixed amount of time.

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Deutsch: Fester Quotenplan / Español: Razón fija / Português: Razão fixa / Français: Ratio fixe / Italiano: Rapporto fisso

A fixed ratio is a schedule of reinforcement in psychology where a response is reinforced only after a set number of behaviours have occurred. This predictable pattern is used to shape behaviour by rewarding consistent effort, making it an effective tool for learning and habit formation.

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