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Definition of 'Reinforcement Schedule'

A schedule prescribing when the subject is to be reinforced or rewarded in terms of temporal interval in psychological experiments. The schedule may be continuous or intermittent.

Common names: Reinforcement Schedule; Reinforcement Schedules; Schedule, Reinforcement; Schedules, Reinforcement

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Definition: A schedule prescribing when the subject is to be reinforced or rewarded in terms of temporal interval in psychological experiments. The schedule may be continuous or intermittent.

Descriptor UI: D012055

Alternative terms: Reinforcement Schedule; Reinforcement Schedules; Schedule, Reinforcement; Schedules, Reinforcement;

Tree Number: F02.463.425.770.644;

History Note: 69(66)

Technical Notes: human & animal; no qualif

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