Schedules of Reinforcement Crossword

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  1. 5. Differential reinforcement of _______ is a behavior modification strategy used to reduce the frequency of a behavior that is socially acceptable but occurs too frequently. Reinforcement is provided when the behavior occurs at or below a predetermined rate within a specified time period. (Flowers, 2024)
  2. 6. Differential reinforcement of _______ is schedule of reinforcement where reinforcement is provided when the number of occurrences of a behavior within a specific time period is less than or equal to a prescribed limit. (Flowers, 2024)
  3. 8. A schedule in which reinforcement is made available after a specified period of time has passed since the last reinforcer, or since the start.(Baum, 2025)
  4. 9. Requires the completion of two or more reinforcement schedules before reinforcement is delivered. (Flowers, 2024)
  5. 10. Allows for reinforcement when any one of two or more concurrently active component schedules is completed. After reinforcement is given, all component schedules are reset. (Flowers, 2024)
  6. 11. A progressive schedule of reinforcement involves a systematic increase in the response requirement for reinforcement over successive sessions. This schedule is often used to assess motivation and the persistence of behavior under increasing demands. (Wilson & Gratz, 2016)
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  1. 1. Involves two or more reinforcement schedules that are available simultaneously, allowing the individual to choose between different behaviors, each associated with its own schedule of reinforcement. The individual’s behavior is influenced by the reinforcement provided by each option, allowing for the study of choice behavior. (Flowers, 2024)
  2. 2. A type of reinforcement schedule in which every occurrence of the target behavior is followed by a reinforcer. This schedule is used during the initial stages of learning to strengthen the behavior and ensure that it is consistently performed. (Flowers, 2024)
  3. 3. Involve two or more reinforcement schedules that are presented sequentially, with each schedule linked to a distinct discriminative stimulus (SD). In this arrangement, the completion of one schedule is required before the next schedule begins. The individual must complete all the component schedules in a specific order to access reinforcement (Flowers, 2024)
  4. 4. A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered dependent on a specified number of responses. (Baum, 2025)
  5. 7. Differential reinforcement of _______ is a procedure used to reinforce higher rates of a specific behavior. The goal is to increase the frequency of a desired behavior by providing reinforcement only when the behavior occurs at or above a predetermined rate or frequency. (Flowers, 2024)