Reinforcement, Social

The strengthening of a response with a social reward such as a nod of approval, a parent's love or attention.

Year introduced: 1969

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Tree Number(s): F02.463.425.770.706

MeSH Unique ID: D012056

Entry Terms:

• Social Reinforcement
• Reinforcements, Social
• Social Reinforcements

Previous Indexing:

• Interpersonal Relations (1966-1968)
• Reinforcement (Psychology) (1966-1968)

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Psychological Phenomena
Mental Processes
Learning
Reinforcement, Psychology
Reinforcement, Social