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Negative reinforcement is used to strengthen behaviors. Learn about what negative reinforcement is, how it works, and how it differs from punishment.| Verywell Mind
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Variable interval is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed. Learn how this affects behavior.| Verywell Mind
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Learning theories in psychology explain how people acquire knowledge. Explore some major learning theories include behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism.| Verywell Mind
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What could cause a person or animal to stop engaging in a previously conditioned behavior? Extinction is one explanation.| Verywell Mind
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A fixed-interval schedule is a schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded after a specified amount of time has elapsed. Explore some examples.| Verywell Mind
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Operant conditioning is one of the most fundamental concepts in behavioral psychology. Learn more about the effects of rewards and punishments on behavior.| Verywell Mind
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The variable-ratio schedule is a type of schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced unpredictably, creating a steady rate of responding.| Verywell Mind