Term ID: T4105

Operant Reinforcement Schedule

/operant-reinforcement-schedule/
The specific pattern and timing of consequence delivery that influences learning rate and response maintenance.
Example: Continuous reinforcement for initial learning versus intermittent reinforcement for maintaining established behaviors over time.

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Reference: Ferster & Skinner (1957)