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.
A contingency is a caveat or exception to the agreed upon terms of a contract or offer. In employment, a contingent job offer means the employer has presented you with an offer, verbally or in writing, but the company has covered itself in the event it discovers information that impedes your ability to do the job. Many job offers are contingent on a few common factors.