ABA glossary

Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior

Also called DRI

A type of DRA in which the reinforced behavior cannot physically occur at the same time as the problem behavior.

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Hands in pockets during line-up are reinforced, which makes hitting peers impossible.

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RBT D.3 · Behavior ReductionApply differential reinforcement: DRA, DRO, DRI, DRL, and FCT
BCBA G.2 · Behavior-Change ProceduresDifferential reinforcement (DRA, DRO, DRL, DRH) with and without extinction

Differential reinforcement
Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior
Differential reinforcement of high rates
Differential reinforcement of low rates
Differential reinforcement of other behavior
Extinction

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