The Principle of Contingent Reinforcement States That the Reinforcer Will

question 116

True/False

The principle of contingent reinforcement states that the reinforcer will be most effective if administered immediately after the desired behavior has occurred.

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Definitions:

Stable

The quality of being unchanging or not prone to fluctuation, often used to describe emotional or psychological states.

Depression

A common mental health disorder marked by prolonged feelings of sadness and apathy, often impairing daily functioning.

Pessimistic Explanatory

A cognitive style where individuals tend to blame themselves for negative events and expect unfavorable outcomes..

Bipolar Disorder

A brain disorder manifesting as pronounced mood oscillations, including highs of mania or hypomania and lows of depression.