Question

Deprivation is when a reinforcer has been over-accessed, weakening its effects?

true or false?​

Answer 1

False

Explanation:Deprivation - For a primary reinforcer to be effictive a child must be in a state of deprivation for the particular reinforcer. Using an ediable reinforcer for a child who has just had a snack is less likely to be effiective because the kid has just eaten. This does not mean that child should be deprived of food or liquid in an effort to use a primary reinforcer.