reinforcer

n. a stimulus or circumstance that produces reinforcement when it occurs in a dependent relationship, or contingency, with a response. Also called reinforcing stimulus. See natural reinforcer.

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April 16th 2024

attitude–behavior consistency

the extent to which behavior toward an attitude object is consistent with the attitude associated with that object. Positive attitudes are associated with approach behaviors; negative attitudes are associated with withdrawal behaviors.