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Reinforcement
Refers to the application of a consequence to strengthen or increase the likelihood of a specific behavior. In addition, reinforcement can be positive or negative. Both positive and negative reinforcement increase the likelihood of a specific behavioral response.
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A child tries a new vegetable, broccoli, for the first time. Their parent immediately offers enthusiastic praise, saying, "Great job trying something new!" Based on the principle that behaviors followed by satisfying outcomes are more likely to be repeated, what is the most probable effect on the child's future behavior?
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Types of Reinforcement Schedules
Types of Reinforcers
Negative Reinforcement
Positive Reinforcement
Immediacy of Reinforcement
A child dislikes doing their chores. To encourage them, their parent says that if the child completes all their chores for the week, they will not have to do their least favorite chore (taking out the trash) the following week. The child begins to complete their chores more consistently. This is an example of: