Understanding Narcissistic Abuse: Learn about the cycle, signs, and recovery from emotional manipulation and toxic dynamics.
Intermittent Reinforcement
Intermittent reinforcement is a behavioral phenomenon where rewards or punishments are delivered inconsistently or unpredictably. This intermittent schedule strengthens the persistence of a behavior, as individuals become more motivated to continue the action in hopes of receiving the reward. It is a powerful mechanism often utilized in conditioning and can contribute to addictive behaviors or patterns.
Children of narcissists are born into a gaslit reality where they must learn to adjust to an ever-changing rule book.