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multiple reinforcement schedule

a compound schedule of reinforcement in which two or more schedules alternate and each schedule is associated with a different exteroceptive stimulus. For example, under a multiple fixed-interval extinction schedule, a tone could be present while the fixed-interval schedule is in effect and absent when extinction is in effect.

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Psychology term of the day

March 16th 2025

surrogate

surrogate

n.

1. a person or object that substitutes for the role of an individual who has a significant position in a family or group. See father surrogate; mother surrogate.

2. more generally, any person or entity that substitutes for another.