positive reinforcement
nounUK /ˈpɒzətɪv ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsmənt/
US /ˈpɑːzətɪv ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
Positive reinforcement is when you get a reward for doing something good, which makes you want to do it again.
The teacher used positive reinforcement by giving stickers to students who finished their homework.
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2. In psychology, the process of increasing a behavior by following it with a pleasant consequence.
The therapist explained that positive reinforcement can help children build good habits.
3. A management technique where good performance is recognized to encourage it to continue.
The company relies on positive reinforcement, like bonuses, to keep employees motivated.
4. In animal training, giving a treat or praise right after a desired action so the animal repeats it.
Dog trainers often use positive reinforcement to teach puppies to sit.