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1. reinforcer
noun. (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it.
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2. negative
adjective. ['ˈnɛgətɪv'] characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features.
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- negativus (Latin)
- nego (Latin)
3. negative
adjective. ['ˈnɛgətɪv'] expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial.
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Etymology
- negativus (Latin)
- nego (Latin)
4. negative
noun. ['ˈnɛgətɪv'] a reply of denial.
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Etymology
- negativus (Latin)
- nego (Latin)
5. negative
adjective. ['ˈnɛgətɪv'] having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant.
Antonyms
Etymology
- negativus (Latin)
- nego (Latin)
6. negative
adjective. ['ˈnɛgətɪv'] less than zero.
Antonyms
Etymology
- negativus (Latin)
- nego (Latin)
7. negative
adjective. ['ˈnɛgətɪv'] having a negative charge.
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Etymology
- negativus (Latin)
- nego (Latin)
8. negative
verb. ['ˈnɛgətɪv'] vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent.
Etymology
- negativus (Latin)
- nego (Latin)
9. negative
adjective. ['ˈnɛgətɪv'] designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions.
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Etymology
- negativus (Latin)
- nego (Latin)
10. negative
adjective. ['ˈnɛgətɪv'] involving disadvantage or harm.
Synonyms
Etymology
- negativus (Latin)
- nego (Latin)
Sentences with negative-reinforcer
1. Noun Phrase
When teaching a child to ride a bike, positive reinforcers include encouraging words or extra play time, while an effective negative reinforcer may be a day without chores.
2. Noun Phrase
It is not a negative reinforcer like a choke collar.
3. Noun Phrase
While positive and negative reinforcer**s aim to observe a change in practice, the impact of the reinforcers depicts how the behavior changes.
