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Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO)

- Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) : Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) refers to reinforcement of any behavior other than a target behavior that is being extinguished. One variant of this is called Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI), wherein the behavior which is being reinforced is specifically incompatible with the behavior being extinguished.

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