Negative Reinforcement
Scope Note:
Conditioning technique whereby the removal of an aversive stimulus increases the probability that a specified behavior will occur (Note: Do not confuse with "Punishment" or "Extinction (Psychology)")
Category: Learning and Perception
Broader Terms ReinforcementNarrower Terms N/AUse this term instead of Massed Negative ReinforcementSpaced Negative Reinforcement | Related Terms Positive ReinforcementPunishment Social Reinforcement |
Added to ERIC: 7/1/1966
