differential reinforcement

differential reinforcement

in conditioning, the reinforcement of only selected behavior. For example, one might reinforce lever presses that are more than 1 second in duration but not reinforce those that are less than 1 second in duration.

Related Terms

emotional inoculation

emotional inoculation the imagining or cognitive rehearsal...

consolidation

consolidation n. the neurobiological processes by which a p...

language center

language center any area of the cerebral cortex, such as Br...

contrast polarity

contrast polarity the degree of contrast between two visual...

leaderless group discussion

leaderless group discussion an exchange of opinions, ideas,...

visual field

visual field the extent of visual space over which vision i...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter D

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z