In States That Have Authorized Private Probation, Most Require Agencies

question 58

True/False

In states that have authorized private probation, most require agencies to sign a formal contract with the government that outlines the scope of services to be provided, the responsibilities of the contractor, and the obligations of the court.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer, meaning it is not naturally rewarding.

Shaping

A process in behavioral psychology involving the reinforcement of closer and closer approximations of a desired behavior.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond appropriately to each.

Variable-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective for maintaining consistent behavior.