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reinforce

reinforce In psychology, to reinforce means to strengthen a response by using an object or situation that satisfies a motive or provides pleasure.

In psychology, to reinforce means to strengthen a response by using an object or situation that satisfies a motive or provides pleasure.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Reward” (D012201).
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