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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
When referring to behaviors, this term indicates the act of performing an action or behavior multiple times. It suggests that a behavior is being replicated or carried out again.
In psychology, reinforcement refers to any consequence that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific behavior occurring again in the future.