Discuss the process of thinning a reinforcement schedule. Explain when a teacher should use a dense versus
sparse schedule of reinforcement.
What will be an ideal response?
Thinning is a process of moving from a dense schedule of reinforcement (CRF) to a sparse schedule of
reinforcement. Students should provide an example of thinning. A teacher should use a dense schedule of
reinforcement when teaching a new skill and working towards skill acquisition. A sparse schedule of
reinforcement should be used once a skill has been acquired and the teacher is working on maintenance.
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