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Immediacy of reinforcement

Also called immediacy

How quickly a reinforcer follows the target behavior. Reinforcers delivered within a second or two strengthen the intended behavior most reliably.

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Praise delivered as Leo finishes buttoning works better than praise a minute later.

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RBT C.1 · Behavior AcquisitionDeliver positive and negative reinforcement well: timing, contingency, schedules, and magnitude
BCBA G.1 · Behavior-Change ProceduresPositive and negative reinforcement procedures

Contingency
Continuous reinforcement
Deprivation
Fixed interval
Fixed ratio
Magnitude of reinforcement

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