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DRL SCHEDULE [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Behaviour
CONT

Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL): Differential reinforcement means that some responses are reinforced whereas other responses are not. In the DRL schedule responses are reinforced in such a way that the schedule produces low rates of responding.

OBS

A response is reinforced only when a specific time has elapsed since the previous response.

Key term(s)
  • differential reinforcement of low rates
  • DRL

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement humain
DEF

[...] programme où une réponse est renforcée seulement si elle suit la réponse précédente après un certain délai.

Key term(s)
  • renforcement différentiel du débit lent

Spanish

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