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reinforcer

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsə/

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔrsər/

reinforcernoun

reinforcers

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsə/

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔrsər/

Translations

The amplifier acts as a reinforcer for the sound system.

Усилитель действует как усилитель для звуковой системы.

In psychology, a reinforcer is used to increase the likelihood of a behavior.

В психологии подкрепление используется для увеличения вероятности поведения.

Additional translations

Definitions

A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of the recurrence of a behavior it follows, often used in the context of behavioral psychology.

The teacher used praise as a reinforcer to encourage students to participate more actively in class.

A material or substance added to another material, especially in composites, to increase its mechanical strength or durability.

Glass fiber is a common reinforcer in polymer composites.

Synonyms

reinforceradjective

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsə/

/ˌriɪnˈfɔrsər/

Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "reinforcer value")

Definitions

Pertaining to, functioning as, or characteristic of a reinforcer in behavioral psychology or materials science.

The study measured the reinforcer properties of different reward schedules.