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positive reinforcement

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The giving of encouragement to a person who exhibits a particular behaviour with the result that such behaviour is repeated.

uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“The mother did not realize⟳ that giving her son candy every time he cried was positive reinforcement.”
“With positive reinforcement, by adding something the animal desires, the likelihood that the behavior will occur⟳ again is increased.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

positive side waterproofing positive split positive statement positive thinking positive transfer positive transition

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