Reinforcement

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010130",
  "term": "Reinforcement",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A process in behavioral psychology where a consequence following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again. This can involve presenting a desirable stimulus (positive reinforcement) or removing an undesirable stimulus (negative reinforcement). The effect is measured by observing changes in the frequency or intensity of the target behavior.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "operant conditioning"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 901 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/reinforcement/"
}