Strengthening a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus when the desired behavior occurs.
From Latin 'negativus' (denying) + 'reinforcement.' Removing something negative to strengthen behavior. NOT the same as punishment.
Negative reinforcement is NOT punishment — it's removing something unpleasant to encourage behavior, like taking aspirin removes a headache, so you take aspirin more!
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