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reinforcement of alternative behavior

a procedure that involves eliminating reward or reinforcement for an undesired behavior and instead rewarding a desired behavior. Also called rewarded alternative method.

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October 9th 2024

bradykinesia

bradykinesia

n. abnormal slowness in the execution of voluntary movements. Also called bradykinesis. Compare hypokinesis. —bradykinetic adj.