Intermittent reinforcement occurs when a reinforcer is delivered after some,but not every,occurrence of the desired behavior.

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Intermittent reinforcement refers to delivering a reinforcer after some, but not every, occurrence of the desired behavior. This type of reinforcement schedule can actually be more effective in maintaining behavior than continuous reinforcement, which delivers a reinforcer every time the behavior occurs.

Intermittent Reinforcement Occurs When a Reinforcer Is Delivered After Some,but