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Magnitude of reinforcement

Also called magnitude

The amount, intensity, or quality of a reinforcer delivered after a behavior.

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An independent response earns 2 minutes of iPad; a prompted one earns 30 seconds.

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RBT C.1 · Behavior AcquisitionDeliver positive and negative reinforcement well: timing, contingency, schedules, and magnitude

Contingency
Continuous reinforcement
Deprivation
Fixed interval
Fixed ratio
Immediacy of reinforcement

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