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... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > learning and perception > reinforcement > social reinforcement
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > learning and memory > reinforcement > social reinforcement
... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > mental processes > learning (psychology) > reinforcement (psychology) > social reinforcement
... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > learning (psychology) > reinforcement (psychology) > social reinforcement
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > educational psychology > learning (psychology) > reinforcement (psychology) > social reinforcement
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > educational psychology > learning (psychology) > reinforcement (psychology) > social reinforcement

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social reinforcement  

Definition

  • Verbal and nonverbal means of giving attention and recognition. Social reinforcement is the most important source of motivation for human behavior. [Source: The Dictionary of Family Psychology and Family Therapy; social reinforcement]

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