negative reinforcement

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

Example Sentences

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

“One hundred percent of losers — homeless people — complain about their parents,” says mom Willa, describing how her 6-year-old, Juliette, thrives best on negative reinforcement.

From Washington Post

The most common one involves a goal shared by the United States and Ukraine and many other countries: giving Russia a big dose of negative reinforcement for invading its neighbor.

From Washington Post

Negative reinforcement removes something the dog dislikes, such as stopping a shock collar when a dog obeys a command, while negative punishment removes something desirable, such as facing away from a dog that is jumping for attention.

From Salon