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negative reinforcer

/ˈnɛɡətɪv ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsər/

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/ˈnɛɡətɪv ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsər/C1formalscientific
  • ruТехнический термин в поведенческой психологии, обозначающий стимул или событие, удаление которого после поведения увеличивает вероятность повторения этого поведения. Это ключевое понятие в оперантном обусловливании, отличающееся от наказания.

A technical term in behavioral psychology referring to a stimulus or event that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated. It is a key concept in operant conditioning, distinct from punishment.

  1. Behavioral psychology conceptC1formal

    A stimulus that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

    ruОтрицательное подкрепление

    • Removing a loud noise when a rat presses a lever is a negative reinforcer.
    • Taking away a child's chores for good grades acts as a negative reinforcer.
    • In training, stopping an electric shock when a dog sits is a negative reinforcer.