: a stimulus (such as a reward or the removal of an electric shock) that increases the probability of a desired response in operant conditioning by being applied or effected following the desired response
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebIt was used as a reinforcer to help him do classwork. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 Together, this suggests that relief from distressing emotion acts as a powerful reinforcer, likely increasing the probability that people continue to experience self-injurious thoughts and behaviors. Kevin King, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2022