Positive Reinforcement
/ˈpɒzɪtɪv ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The provision of a favorable stimulus following a desired behavior to encourage its repetition, often used in legal settings such as compliance programs and behavioral contracts.
The compliance officer used positive reinforcement by rewarding timely report submissions.
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In legal contexts, positive reinforcement is often applied in regulatory compliance and behavioral agreements to encourage lawful conduct.
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