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positive reinforcement
Definition
an increase in the future probability of a behavior occurring following the presentation of a stimulus immediately after a response - Used in Applied Behavior AnalysisUsage: An adult being given money immediately after correctly performing a task has been positively reinforced if the money causes the behavior to occur more frequently in the future.
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