Any stimulus or event, occurring after a behavior has been exhibited, that increases the possibility of repetition of that behavior in the future.
(re¯´´in-fors´ment) Any consequence of behavior that leads to an increase in the probability of its occurrence.
The process whereby the delivery of a stimulus contingent upon an operant response acts to increase the subsequent probability of that response. It also refers to the procedure in which consequences are arranged to produce increases in operant responding.
In training, giving a reward such as food for suitable behavior.
rewarding of people who display what society considers good behaviour
the rewarding of acceptable behaviors.
a strategy for increasing the occurrence of the behavior or developing a learned skill by providing a positive reinforcer after its occurrence.
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The process of acknowledging specific behaviors with positive feedback, such as a smile, praise or reward.
Any stimulus or event which occurs after a behavior has been exhibited that affects the possibility of that behavior occurring in the future.
Offering of desirable effects or consequences for a behavior with the intention of increasing the chance of that behavior being repeated in the future.
In behavioral therapy, operant conditioning, and learning theory, an environmental event (such as reward or praise) that reinforces or increases the probability of a behavioral response. A technique often used with children and adolescents.
a stimulus which, when applied after a behavior, makes the behavior more frequent or probable in the future
Occurs when a person works to receive a desired reward.
A consequence of behavior that in turn leads to an increase in the probability of that behavior's reoccurrence.
Positive reinforcement is a procedure whereby a student, contingent upon performing a specific behavior, is immediately rewarded to maintain or increase that behavior. (Nondefinition): Are we suggesting that you bribe students? No! Most of the time when we hear the word "bribery," we think of people being bought off to do something illegal, corrupt, or unethical. Instead, positive reinforcement increases the chances that a student will do something appropriate that will benefit him in the future. We are suggesting that you use procedures that encourage, support, and empower students to achieve positive outcomes in school and in the community. Link: Positive Reinforcement
Application of something after behavior has occurred that causes the behavior to increase.
The process of following an action or response with something that the subject wants, thereby causing an increase in the frequency of occurrence of that behavior.
Describes a training situation in which a positive reinforcer is used. The word "reinforcement" means that the chances of the behavior immediately preceding it will be repeated are increased.
Considered a humane dog training method that uses rewards and affection rather than force to train a dog.
The addition of a desirable stimulus to the subject's environment following a behavior, thereby causing an increase in the frequency occurrence of that behavior.
in operant conditioning, an increase in the probability of a behavior that is followed by a desirable consequence. (246)
Positive events or consequences that follow a behavior and strengthen it
Encouraging a behavior by rewarding that behavior after it is exhibited. An example is buying a child a toy after they do well on a test. An example in adult education is congratulating a learner after a question is answered correctly, or providing a completion diploma upon course completion. As my Dad used to say, "I ain't going to give you a reward for doing something you should be doing anyway!"
an encouraging outcome or result of behavior, whether within or beyond the control of the person performing the behavior. For example, it may come in the form of receiving a compliment, seeing smaller numbers on the measuring tape, or setting an appointment with a massage therapist. See Negative Reinforcement, Behavior Modification and Reward System.
A person receives a desired reward.
Occurrence of a stimulus that strengthens a preceding response. Also known as a reward.
Something that increases the likelihood that the behavior that elicited it will be repeated. Positive reinforcement is rewarding, and we typically perceive it as pleasure.
Reinforcing a response by the presentation of a positive stimulus. See also positive reinforcer.