Definition:
Intermittent reinforcement ek behavioral pattern hai jisme narcissist kabhi aapko reward karta hai (pyaar, attention) aur kabhi punish (silent treatment, insult). Is unpredictability ki wajah se aap emotionally addicted ban jaate ho — jaise casino machine pe bet lagate ho.
Example:
- Ek din wo aapko date pe le jaate hain, next day ignore kar dete hain bina wajah.
- Aap emotionally unstable feel karte ho lekin unke rare positive moments ke liye relationship chhod nahi paate.