predictable reinforcement
[/prɪˈdɪktəbəl ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/]
nounpl: predictable reinforcements
reforço previsível
1. In behavioral psychology, a reward or positive consequence that is delivered consistently and expectedly following a desired behavior, making the outcome anticipated and foreseeable to the subject
The teacher used predictable reinforcement by always giving praise immediately after correct answers, which helped students understand the connection between behavior and reward.
A professora usou reforço previsível ao sempre dar elogios imediatamente após respostas corretas, o que ajudou os alunos a entender a conexão entre comportamento e recompensa.
2. A schedule of reinforcement in which the timing and delivery of rewards are consistent and can be anticipated, as opposed to variable or random reinforcement
Predictable reinforcement is less effective for long-term behavior change than variable reinforcement because subjects may become complacent.
O reforço previsível é menos eficaz para mudanças de comportamento a longo prazo do que o reforço variável porque os sujeitos podem se tornar complacentes.
This term is primarily used in academic, educational, and psychological contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian education, understanding predictable versus variable reinforcement has become increasingly important in modern pedagogical approaches. The concept is foundational to behaviorist learning theories that have influenced educational policy in both countries.
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