POSITIVE REINFORCER Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase positive reinforcer. (close relations)
Definition of POSITIVE REINFORCER
Best Alternative Words for POSITIVE REINFORCER
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approbation | nounn | |||||||
noun • official approval • official recognition or approval | ||||||||
encouragement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the expression of approval and support • the act of giving hope or support to someone • the feeling of being encouraged | ||||||||
incentive | nounn | |||||||
noun • a positive motivational influence • an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | ||||||||
praise | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an expression of approval and commendation • offering words of homage as an act of worship verb • express approval of | ||||||||
reward | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing • payment made in return for a service rendered • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior • the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property • benefit resulting from some event or action verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • strengthen and support with rewards • act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions | ||||||||
positive reinforcing stimulus | nounn | |||||||
noun • a reinforcing stimulus that serves to increase the likelihood of the response that produces it |