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Socially mediated reinforcement

Reinforcement delivered or removed through another person's behavior, such as attention, access to items, or the end of a demand.

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A sibling hands over the tablet when the child screams.

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BCBA B.6 · Concepts and PrinciplesAutomatic vs. socially mediated contingencies
RBT D.1 · Behavior ReductionRecognize the common functions of behavior

Access to tangibles
Attention (function)
Automatic punishment
Automatic reinforcement
Avoidance
Competing stimulus

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