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Negative reinforcement

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Noun
  1. 1
    The removal of a discouraging stimulus associated with a particular behaviour with the result that it is more likely to be repeated. uncountable

    "With negative reinforcement, by removing something aversive, the likelihood that the behavior will occur again is increased."

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