Poke(verb) to put a poke on; as, to poke an ox. Poke(verb) to search; to feel one's way, as in the dark; to grope; as, to poke about. Poke(noun) the act of poking; a thrust; a jog; as, a poke in the ribs. Poke(noun) a lazy person; a dawdler; also, a stupid or uninteresting person.
A contingency contract is a positive intervention that specifies the behavioral, social, or academic expectations to be completed in order to access reinforcement.A contract is typically developed by the client(s) and the individual providing treatment. clear definition of the task(s), to be completed by the client(s), is outlined, a criterion is established, and a reinforcer is identified. The contract must also monitor individual or group progress after obtaining the baseline level of performance.
What is 'Contingency'. Contingency is a potential negative event which may occur in the future such as a natural disaster, fraudulent activity or a terrorist attack. In finance, managers often attempt to identify and plan for any contingencies that they feel may occur with any significant likelihood.