ABA glossary

Continuous reinforcement

Also called CRF, FR 1

A schedule in which every occurrence of the target behavior is reinforced; useful when teaching a new skill.

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Each time Zoe signs "more," she gets a bite of snack.

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BCBA B.9 · Concepts and PrinciplesSimple schedules of reinforcement: FR, VR, FI, and VI
RBT C.1 · Behavior AcquisitionDeliver positive and negative reinforcement well: timing, contingency, schedules, and magnitude

Contingency
Deprivation
Fixed interval
Fixed ratio
Immediacy of reinforcement
Intermittent reinforcement

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