negative reinforcement

British  

noun

1. psychol the reinforcing of a response by giving an aversive stimulus when the response is not made and omitting the aversive stimulus when the response is made

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Example Sentences

At that point, negative reinforcement kicks in.

From Salon

This dual capacity distinguishes us from other species which, to learn a new task, need numerous trials accompanied by positive or negative reinforcement signals, without being able to communicate it to their congeners.

From Science Daily

Brewer believes that anxiety is a habit driven by negative reinforcement in the brain.

From Washington Post

Skinner, who suggested four categories for behavior modification: positive reinforcement, positive punishment, negative reinforcement, and negative punishment.

From Salon

Skinner, who suggested four categories for behavior modification: positive reinforcement, positive punishment, negative reinforcement, and negative punishment.

From Salon