noncontingent reinforcement
type: Concept
broader: positive reinforcement

positive psychology
type: Concept
narrower: positive reinforcement

noncontingent rewards
type: Concept
broader: positive reinforcement

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: positive reinforcement

covert positive reinforcement
type: Concept
broader: positive reinforcement

reinforcement
type: Concept
narrower: positive reinforcement

positive reinforcement
definition: Material reinforcers (e.g., tokens, stars, points, money) or social reinforcers (e.g., praise, smiles) to increase desired behavior. Example: Henry's parents want him to study more. [Source: The Dictionary of Family Psychology and Family Therapy; positive reinforcement]
narrower: noncontingent rewards
narrower: noncontingent reinforcement
narrower: covert positive reinforcement
broader: reinforcement
broader: positive psychology
type: Concept