reinforcer

Example:The teacher uses stickers as a positive reinforcer to encourage students to stay on task.

Definition:A stimulus that increases the chances of a behavior being repeated by being given after the behavior is performed.

Example:The consistent use of food as a reinforcer helps train a dog to follow commands.

Definition:The continuous process of strengthening a particular behavior through the use of a reinforcer.

Example:Taking away the child's TV time is used as a negative reinforcer to encourage homework completion.

Definition:A stimulus that encourages or maintains a behavior due to its removal or end, which makes the behavior more likely to occur.