Term ID: T5770

Negative Reinforcement

/negative-reinforcement/
Behavioral process where behavior is strengthened by removal of an aversive stimulus
Example: Increases likelihood of behavior repetition through elimination of unpleasant conditions or consequences

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Reference: Skinner (1953)