EDF 6225 - Vocab. #1

Concurrent schedule of reinforcement

In this reinforcement schedule, two or more contingencies of reinforcement operate independently and simultaneously for two or more behaviors

Mixed schedule of reinforcement

This reinforcement schedule utilizes two or more basic schedules in an alternating, random sequence, without discriminative stimuli

Compound schedule of reinforcement

This schedule of reinforcement consists of two or more basic schedules of reinforcement

Discriminative stimulus for punishment

A stimulus condition that previously preceded punishment conditions, in the presence of which a response is less likely

Chained schedule of reinforcement

This reinforcement schedule utilizes two or more basic schedules in a specific order with discriminative stimuli

Progressive schedule of reinforcement

This reinforcement schedule systematically thins each successive reinforcement opportunity indepedent of the participant’s behavior

Continuous schedule of reinforcement

In this reinforcement schedule, reinforcement is provided for each occurence of the response

Multiple schedule of reinforcement

This reinforcement schedule utilizes two or more basic schedules in an alternating, random sequence, with discriminative stimuli

Avoidance contingency

A contingency in which a response prevents or postpones the presentation or onset of a stimulus

Tandem schedule of reinforcement

This reinforcement schedule utilizes two or more basic schedules in a specific order without discriminative stimuli

Escape contingency

A contingency in which a response terminates an ongoing aversive stimulus

Alternative schedule of reinforcement

In this reinforcement schedule, either the requirement of a ratio or interval schedule must be met

Intermittent schedule of reinforcement

In this reinforcement schedule, potential reinforcement is provided for some, but not all, occurrences of the behavior

Conjunctive schedule of reinforcement

In this reinforcement schedule, both the requirements of a ratio and an interval schedule must be met

Socially-mediated contingency

A contingency where another person presents an antecedent stimulus and/or the consequences for the behavior