A reinforcement schedule which involves rewarding a desirable behavior after an unspecified and changeable amount of time.

A reinforcement schedule which involves rewarding a desirable behavior only after a specified amount of time.

An increase in the levels of a particular behavior undergoing the early phases of extinction.

The withdrawal of reinforcement techniques for certain learned behavior, resulting in the weakening and eventual elimination of the behavior.

A technique in behavior modification which takes away a pleasant consequence that reinforces a behavior to reduce the reoccurrence of the behavior.

The use of unpleasant or displeasing stimuli to reduce the reoccurrence of a particular behavior by causing an individual to avoid the behavior in the future.

Consequences meant to be displeasing or unpleasant which are used to weaken behavior or deter an individual from certain conduct in the future.

A consequence that people come to consider valuable through its interaction with or connection to a primary reinforcer.

A consequence, such as food, water, or shelter, that fulfills basic needs.

Outcomes, which may be favorable or unfavorable that result after specific actions and affect future conduct.