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Postreinforcement Pause: Why Your Motivation Takes a Break

Postreinforcement Pause: Why Your Motivation Takes a Break

Introduction and Definition of the Postreinforcement Pause The Postreinforcement Pause (PRP) is a fundamental behavioral phenomenon observed within the study of operant conditioning, specifically related to the administration of reinforcement on various schedules. Technically defined, the PRP represents the period of time that elapses between the delivery of a reinforcer and the initiation of the […]

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