Continuous ReinforcementReinforcement is a fundamental concept in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavioral psychology. It refers to any consequence that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood that the behavior... More (CRF), also referred to as Fixed Ratio 1 (FR1), is a reinforcement schedule in AppliedApplied means that the behaviors targeted for change in ABA are important and meaningful in everyday life, helping to improve the person’s quality of life or social functioning. Example A ... More BehaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living organisms engage in, which can be observed, measured, and analyzed. It encompasses all interactions an organism has with its environment, inc... More Analysis (ABA) where every instance of a target behavior is reinforced. This means that each time the behavior occurs, it is followed by a reinforcing consequence, making it a highly effectiveEffective refers to one of the seven dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which emphasizes that interventions should result in meaningful and significant changes in ... More schedule for teaching new behaviors or strengthening weak behaviors. CRF leads to rapid learning because the learner receives immediate feedback for each correct responseA response is a single occurrence or instance of a behavior. It refers to a specific action or behavior that happens at a particular moment in time. Example A teacher asks a s... More.
Example
A teacher is teaching a student to raise their hand before speaking. Using continuous reinforcement (FR1), the teacher provides immediate praise every single time the student raises their hand. For instance, every time the student raises their hand instead of calling out, the teacher says, “Great job raising your hand!” This consistent reinforcement encourages the student to repeat the behavior, helping them learn the correct way to participate in class discussions.