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What is a reinforcer?
Any event that strengthens behavior
What is positive reinforcement?
What is negative reinforcement?
What are primary reinforcers?
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What are conditioned reinforcers (secondary)?
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What is an immediate reinforcer?
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What is a delayed reinforcer?
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What is continuous reinforcement?
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What is partial (intermittent) reinforcement?
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Study Notes
Reinforcers
- Reinforcers are events that strengthen behaviors, influencing future actions.
Positive Reinforcement
- Involves adding a rewarding stimulus after a behavior to increase its occurrence.
- Examples include money and food rewards.
Negative Reinforcement
- Involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior.
- It is different from punishment; for instance, turning off an alarm clock or cleaning a room to avoid nagging.
Primary Reinforcers
- These reinforcers are innately satisfying and do not require any learning.
- Key examples include satisfying hunger or alleviating pain from a headache.
Conditioned Reinforcers (Secondary)
- These reinforcers derive their satisfying quality from learned associations with primary reinforcers.
- Examples include receiving cash and using it to buy items.
Immediate Reinforcer
- Occurs instantly following a behavior, reinforcing the action quickly.
- An example is a rat receiving a food pellet immediately after pressing a bar.
Delayed Reinforcer
- Involves a time delay between the behavior and the reinforcement.
- Examples include receiving a paycheck at the end of the week or grading at the end of a term.
Continuous Reinforcement
- Refers to reinforcing a desired response every time it occurs.
- If reinforcement fails (e.g., a malfunctioning candy machine), individuals may stop the behavior.
Partial (Intermittent) Reinforcement
- Some responses are reinforced while others are not, leading to inconsistent rewards.
- An example is yielding to a child's tantrum, which can reinforce the tantrum behavior for peace.
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This quiz covers various types of reinforcers, including positive and negative reinforcement. Each card defines a specific term related to behavior strengthening, providing examples for better understanding. Test your knowledge and mastery of behavioral concepts with these flashcards.