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Negative Reinforcement

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood that a desired behavior will be repeated.

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