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re·in·forc·ing stim·u·lus

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  1. reinforcing stimulus, reinforcer, reinforcementnoun

    (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it

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  1. reinforcing stimulus

    A reinforcing stimulus is a consequence or outcome that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior that it follows. It is used in operant conditioning, a type of learning where behavior is encouraged or discouraged through rewards or punishments. The reinforcing stimulus can be positive (giving something desirable) or negative (removing something undesirable).

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of reinforcing stimulus in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of reinforcing stimulus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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