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gang

n. a social group composed of members with a high degree of personal contact who share common interests and standards of behavior, which in some cases (e.g., street gangs) are antisocial.

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January 15th 2025

delay-of-reward gradient

delay-of-reward gradient

the relation between delay of reinforcement and the effectiveness of reinforcement. The effectiveness decreases as the delay increases. Also called delay-of-reinforcement gradient.