POSITIVE REINFORCING STIMULUS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase positive reinforcing stimulus. (close relations)
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| bribe | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment verb • make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence | ||||||
| encouragement | nounn | |||||
noun • the expression of approval and support • the act of giving hope or support to someone • the feeling of being encouraged | ||||||
| impetus | nounn | |||||
noun • a force that moves something along • the act of applying force suddenly | ||||||
| incentive | nounn | |||||
noun • a positive motivational influence • an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | ||||||
| inducement | nounn | |||||
noun • a positive motivational influence • act of bringing about a desired result | ||||||
| motivation | nounn | |||||
noun • the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior • the condition of being motivated • the act of motivating; providing incentive | ||||||
| reinforcement | nounn | |||||
noun • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • information that makes more forcible or convincing • (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it • a device designed to provide additional strength • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior | ||||||
| reward | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing • payment made in return for a service rendered • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior • the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property • benefit resulting from some event or action verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • strengthen and support with rewards • act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions | ||||||
| stimulus | nounn | |||||
noun • any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action | ||||||
| positive reinforcer | nounn | |||||
noun • a reinforcing stimulus that serves to increase the likelihood of the response that produces it | ||||||
