Meaning of positive reinforcement | Babel Free
Definitions
The giving of encouragement to a person who exhibits a particular behaviour with the result that such behaviour is repeated.
Equivalents
Deutsch
positive Verstärkung
Español
refuerzo positivo
Français
renforcement positif
Português
reforço positivo
Русский
положи́тельное подкре́пление
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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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