Automatic vs. Socially Mediated

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What is automatic reinforcement?

Reinforcement produced directly by the behavior itself, without another person's mediation.

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Example of automatic reinforcement?

Scratching an itch produces sensory stimulation and relief.

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What is a socially mediated contingency?

A contingency in which another person presents an antecedent stimulus and/or consequence.

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Example of socially mediated reinforcement?

A student complains of a stomach ache during a hard test, and the teacher sends them to the nurse. The student escapes the test and is more likely to complain next time.