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negative reinforcement

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negative reinforcement,
a form of behavior modification in which the removal of something after an operant (behavior) decreases the probability of the operant's recurrence.

negative
1. having a value of less than zero.
2. indicating lack or absence, as coagulase-negative or Brucella-negative.
3. characterized by denial or opposition.

negative feedback
negative reinforcement
in animal psychology the stimuli which produce withdrawal, immobility, aversion, escape.


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Your dog should not have to live this way so it''s important to keep in mind that positive reinforcement is always more effective than negative reinforcement.
This is accomplished through either positive or negative reinforcement.
Most psychologists would agree that the main reason for childhood developmental depression stems from negative reinforcement that they get exposed to when they are children.
 
 
 
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