Increase Behaviour

Definition

Increase behavior refers to the occurrence of a behavior more frequently or with higher intensity over time. It can be influenced by reinforcement, punishment, or other factors in operant conditioning.

Related terms

Extinction:

Extinction occurs when a previously reinforced behavior no longer leads to reinforcement, causing it to decrease or stop occurring.

Spontaneous Recovery:

Spontaneous recovery refers to the reappearance of an extinguished behavior after a pause or period without reinforcement.

Generalization:

Generalization is when a learned response occurs in similar situations that were not originally part of the training.