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reinforcer
noun re·in·forc·er \-ˈfȯr-sər\
Definition of REINFORCER
: a stimulus (as a reward or the removal of an electric shock) that increases the probability of a desired response in operant conditioning by being applied or effected following the desired response
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First Known Use of REINFORCER
1955
Medical Dictionary
reinforcer
noun re·in·forc·er \-ˈfōr-sər, -ˈfȯr-\
Medical Definition of REINFORCER
: a stimulus (as a reward or removal of an electric shock) that increases the probability of a desired response in operant conditioning by being applied or removed following the desired response
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