backup reinforcer

backup reinforcer

in behavior modification, a reward given to a client or patient in return for tokens he or she has earned. See also token economy.

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accident-path model

accident-path model a model used in accident analysis to il...

dorsal

dorsal adj. denoting the hind region or the back surface of...

covert reinforcement

covert reinforcement see covert positive reinforcement.

FR

FR abbreviation for fixed ratio. See fixed-ratio schedule.

related samples

related samples see dependent samples.

computational formula

computational formula the equation used to calculate values...

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