ABA glossary
Value-altering effect
Also called reinforcer-establishing effect, reinforcer-abolishing effect
Definition
The increase (establishing) or decrease (abolishing) in a stimulus's effectiveness as a reinforcer or punisher produced by a motivating operation.
Example from a session
A long car ride makes a break more valuable as a reinforcer.
Can you spot value-altering effect in a scenario?
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