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Definition of Reinforcing stimulus
1. Noun. (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it.
Exact synonyms: Reinforcement, Reinforcer
Generic synonyms: Input, Stimulant, Stimulation, Stimulus
Specialized synonyms: Positive Reinforcer, Positive Reinforcing Stimulus, Negative Reinforcer, Negative Reinforcing Stimulus
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Derivative terms: Reinforce, Reinforce
Generic synonyms: Input, Stimulant, Stimulation, Stimulus
Specialized synonyms: Positive Reinforcer, Positive Reinforcing Stimulus, Negative Reinforcer, Negative Reinforcing Stimulus
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Derivative terms: Reinforce, Reinforce