When first establishing a behavior,positive reinforcement is most effective when it is administered intermittently.

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This is known as the partial reinforcement effect, where behavior is more likely to be consistently repeated if it is reinforced intermittently rather than every time. This is because the individual is uncertain when the reinforcement will occur, so they continue the behavior in the hopes of receiving reinforcement.

When First Establishing a Behavior,positive Reinforcement Is Most Effective When