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social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > learning and perception > reinforcement
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > learning and memory > reinforcement

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reinforcement  

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  • Reinforcement is defined as a consequence that increases the likelihood that a behavior will occur in the future. Understanding the use of reinforcement to teach new behaviors and strengthen existing behaviors is critical to the understanding of interactions between individuals. [Source: Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology; Reinforcement]

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