Chained schedules of reinforcement
A compound schedule of reinforcement in which a sequence of two or more signaled (SD) basic schedules of reinforcement must be met successively for the response to contact reinforcement.
B.10 Identify and distinguish among concurrent, multiple, mixed, and chained schedules of reinforcement.
Concurrent schedules of reinforcement
A compound schedule of reinforcement in which clients choose between two or more behaviors associated with different signaled (SD) schedules of reinforcement that are correlated with each behavior option.
Dana Do’s: Chained Versus Tandem Schedules Explained
Chained and tandem schedules are both compound schedules. They require correct responding that must also occur in a specific order for reinforcement to be delivered. But that may not be as easy as it sounds.
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Dana Do’s: Confused by Matching Law and Behavioral Contrast?
What is the difference between these two natural human behavior phenomena, rooted in consequences? Dana Meller breaks it down.
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Dana Do’s: Key Words to Watch For on the Big Exam
PTB founder Dana Meller shares some key words to watch for when breaking down test questions around compound schedules on the BCBA®/BCaBA® exam.
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Mixed schedules of reinforcement
A compound schedule of reinforcement in which two or more un-signaled (No SDs) basic schedules of reinforcement are in effect in an alternating, random sequence for one or more behaviors.
Multiple schedules of reinforcement
A compound schedule of reinforcement in which two or more basic schedules of reinforcement are in effect and alternated in a random sequence for one or more behaviors. An SD