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neg·a·tive re·in·forc·ing stim·u·lus

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  1. negative reinforcing stimulus, negative reinforcernoun

    a reinforcing stimulus whose removal serves to decrease the likelihood of the response that produced it

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  1. negative reinforcing stimulus

    A negative reinforcing stimulus is an aversive event or condition whose removal or avoidance following a specific behavior, increases the likelihood or probability of that behavior recurring in the future. It is a principle of operant conditioning in psychology, stating that behavior is shaped by its consequences. Negative reinforcement is not punishment but a way to strengthen a behavior by taking away something unpleasant.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of negative reinforcing stimulus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of negative reinforcing stimulus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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