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Using Social Reinforcement in School Settings

 

Social reinforcement plays a valuable role.

Behaviorists are typically quite skilled at implementing effective reinforcement strategies. Preferred activities, games, objects, or choice-making are frequently identified to serve as useful rewards. However, the importance of tailoring social reinforcement, either to be paired with other positive consequences, serving as a bridging stimulus, or being the sole means of reinforcement, may be overlooked or underutilized.