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REINFORCING STIMULUS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase reinforcing stimulus. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase reinforcing stimulus. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for REINFORCING STIMULUS

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boost
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of giving hope or support to someone

• an increase in cost

• the act of giving a push

verb

• increase

• give a boost to; be beneficial to

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• increase or raise

• push or shove upward, as if from below or behind

catalyst
nounn
noun

• (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected

• something that causes an important event to happen

encouragement
nounn
noun

• the expression of approval and support

• the act of giving hope or support to someone

• the feeling of being encouraged

impetus
nounn
noun

• a force that moves something along

• the act of applying force suddenly

incentive
nounn
noun

• a positive motivational influence

• an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output

motivation
nounn
noun

• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

• the condition of being motivated

• the act of motivating; providing incentive

support
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

reinforcement
nounn
noun

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• information that makes more forcible or convincing

• (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it

• a device designed to provide additional strength

• an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

reinforcer
nounn
noun

• (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it

Best Hypernyms For REINFORCING STIMULUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for reinforcing stimulus, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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input stimulant stimulation stimulus

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