fixed reinforcement
[/ˈfɪkst ˌrɛɪnfɔrsmənt/]
nounpl: fixed reinforcements
reforço fixo
1. In behavioral psychology and operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement in which a reward or reinforcer is delivered after a fixed number of responses or at fixed time intervals
The researcher used a fixed reinforcement schedule, delivering a reward after every tenth correct response.
O pesquisador utilizou um esquema de reforço fixo, oferecendo uma recompensa a cada décima resposta correta.
2. In construction and engineering, structural reinforcement (such as rebar or steel) that is permanently installed and immovable
The concrete beam's fixed reinforcement provides permanent structural stability.
O reforço fixo da viga de concreto oferece estabilidade estrutural permanente.
This term is primarily used in academic and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly found in psychology textbooks and engineering specifications. The concept of fixed reinforcement schedules is a fundamental principle taught in behavioral psychology courses at Brazilian universities.
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