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literacy

n.

1. the ability to read and write in a language. See also biliteracy.

2. the quality of being educated as well as knowledgeable.

3. the quality of having a clear understanding of traditional and contemporary literature. —literate adj.

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January 3rd 2025

noncontingent reinforcement

noncontingent reinforcement

the process or circumstances in which a stimulus known to be effective as a reinforcer is presented independently of any particular behavior. Because contingencies may arise by accident (see accidental reinforcement), behavior-independent presentation of stimuli cannot guarantee that no contingency exists between a response and the stimuli. See reinforcement.