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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Negative Reinforcer.
Negative Reinforcer - as a noun
A reinforcing stimulus whose removal serves to decrease the likelihood of the response that produced it
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
negative reinforcing stimulusExample Sentences
"In operant conditioning, a negative reinforcer is a stimulus that is removed or avoided to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior."
"Using a negative reinforcer, such as a timeout, can help decrease the occurrence of a specific behavior."
"A parent might use a negative reinforcer, like taking away privileges, to discourage their child from misbehaving."
"The teacher used negative reinforcers, such as extra homework, to deter students from talking out of turn."
"A negative reinforcer is different from a punishment, as it aims to remove or avoid a stimulus rather than applying an unpleasant consequence."
