tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19936712.post2204147868610480957..comments2024-02-14T23:28:11.026-08:00Comments on FORGOTTEN PROPHETS: StorytellingJack Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04599425185005999225noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19936712.post-47796838170367790112007-02-14T21:07:00.000-08:002007-02-14T21:07:00.000-08:00I understand that methadone-treatments have a not-...I understand that methadone-treatments have a not-unsuccessful prognosis, re addiction. And isn't there some pill nowadays that will make you nauseous?<BR/><BR/>So this is operant conditioning, right? Slobber for me. Now.<BR/><BR/>Variable schedule reinforcement *is* the most addictive, you know. Slot machines and whatnot. But oh, the delightful frission of the payoff. Almost makes it worth it, the fact that you've ruined the rest of your life.<BR/><BR/>JJack Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599425185005999225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19936712.post-18887426724800732292007-02-14T09:48:00.000-08:002007-02-14T09:48:00.000-08:00Actually, I think it is a varible-interval schedul...Actually, I think it is a varible-interval schedule of reinforcement. We're talking about time span and not a specific number of responses.brenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969429686302788989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19936712.post-23997429540109541202007-02-14T09:42:00.000-08:002007-02-14T09:42:00.000-08:00What do we do about the withdraw symptoms? Those ...What do we do about the withdraw symptoms? Those of us that hang on your every word are starting to have headaches and are becoming irritable.<BR/><BR/>I'm confused. Is this a variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement or a fixed-ratio schedule? My logging on is rewarded by a post only some of the time and not so sparse that I quit logging on? Hmm. Will I eventually have to *pay* to log on? You cruel, cruel man.brenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969429686302788989noreply@blogger.com