Once a reinforcement is stopped, the response starts to decline. This is referred to asextinctionand refers to the length of time the response continues when the reinforcement is no longer applied. Typically, f
Schedules of Reinforcement: In concrete terms, a schedule of reinforcement can be defined as a set of rules that are applied after a behavior is carried out to establish when, and under what conditions the behavior is reinforced. An example of a schedule of reinforcement is the fixed-ratio ...
(Schedules of reinforcement are discussed in Chapter 2.) Fourth, the critics have also forgotten that they are extrinsically reinforced for their views. It is probably a safe bet that the critics are paid for what they do and most likely would not con- tinue to give workshops or teach for...
6. Reinforcement Most parents are aware of the term “reinforcement” and will use this strategy in a natural way – when your child acts appropriately, you will reinforce him/her with a “good work” or even including a token economy for a prize or reward. This is a wonderful approach ...
Sport is beneficial for autistic people, but there is a need to respect specific recommendations regarding dose and type of activity, that are still difficult to extract from the literature. Basically, there is no contraindication for any sport to be practiced with an autistic population, although...