NEGATIVE REINFORCING STIMULUS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Negative Reinforcing Stimulus.
Negative Reinforcing Stimulus - as a noun
A reinforcing stimulus whose removal serves to decrease the likelihood of the response that produced it
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
negative reinforcerExample Sentences
"Using a buzzer as a negative reinforcing stimulus, the dog learns to stop barking."
"The removal of an electric shock serves as a negative reinforcing stimulus to discourage risky behavior."
"A loud noise can be used as a negative reinforcing stimulus to deter birds from entering certain areas."
"Teaching a child a chore in order to avoid punishment is an example of a negative reinforcing stimulus."
"The use of a mild electric shock as a negative reinforcing stimulus trains rats to avoid certain areas."
Word Variations & Relations
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negatived14negatively17negativeness16negativenesses18negatives13
