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Positive reinforcement

noun
Word Frequency: 1.0

Definitions

1.nounThe giving of encouragement to a person who exhibits a particular behaviour with the result that such behaviour is repeated.
"The mother did not realize that giving her son candy every time he cried was positive reinforcement."

Synonyms

reinforcementreënforcementreencouragementreinforcerreenforcementencouragementreinforcingstickrewardfostermentpromptingabetment
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