melioration

n. in behavioral studies, allocating time to two or more activities such that local rates of reinforcement (i.e., reinforcers obtained per unit of time for each activity) are equal.

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Psychology term of the day

November 21st 2024

character disorder

formerly, in psychoanalysis, an alternative name for personality disorder.