Definition
Continuous Reinforcement (CRF) is a type of reinforcement schedule in which every occurrence of the target behavior is followed by a reinforcer. This schedule is used during the initial stages of learning to strengthen the behavior and ensure that it is consistently performed.
Example
A teacher is teaching a child to raise their hand before speaking in class. Every time the child raises their hand, the teacher immediately provides verbal praise, such as “Great job raising your hand!” This consistent reinforcement helps the child learn the correct behavior more quickly by associating hand-raising with positive outcomes.