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Natural reinforcer

Also called naturally occurring reinforcer

A consequence that typically follows the behavior in everyday life and is directly related to it.

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Saying "open" at the door results in the door being opened.

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RBT C.4 · Behavior AcquisitionTeach in the natural environment: incidental teaching and NET
BCBA G.16 · Behavior-Change ProceduresMaintaining change after intervention: schedule thinning and natural reinforcers

Contrived reinforcers
Fixed ratio
Incidental teaching
Indiscriminable contingencies
Learner initiation
Maintenance procedure

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