6th Ed TCO References: G.16 Design and evaluate procedures to maintain desired behavior change following intervention (e.g., schedule thinning, transferring to naturally occurring reinforcers).

Dana Do’s: Key Differences Between Ratio Strain and Breaking Point

Confused about ratio strain vs. breaking point? Learn how abrupt changes in reinforcement can lead to avoidance and aggression (ratio strain), while increased effort with no change in reinforcement can cause behavior to stop altogether (breaking point).

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Ratio strain

When challenging behaviors reemerge because of an abruptly thinned reinforcement schedule.

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6th Edition TCO

G.16 Design and evaluate procedures to maintain desired behavior change following intervention (e.g., schedule thinning, transferring to naturally occurring reinforcers).

Response maintenance

The extent to which behavior remains in a client’s repertoire over time.

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6th Edition TCO

G.16 Design and evaluate procedures to maintain desired behavior change following intervention (e.g., schedule thinning, transferring to naturally occurring reinforcers).