Differential Reinforcement

Differential Reinforcement

1. Defined: Use of extinction in combo with several forms of reinforcement

2. Types

   • DRL
     • Differential reinforcement of low rate
       • Reinforcement is given only when a behaviour occurs infrequently
   • DRA
     • Differental reinforcement of alternative behaviour
       • Reinforcement is available for alternative behaviours contingent on a more desirable behaviour
   • NCR
     • Non contingent reinforcement
       • Reinforcement is delivered without regard to a behaviour
   • DRO
     • Differential reinforcement of zero responding
       • Reinforcement is given only if there is no response in a specified time period
   • DRI
     • Differential reinforcement incompatible behaviour
       • Reinforcement is available for incompatible behaviours only