Is There Such a Word as Reinforcement?

English Language Learners Definition of reinforcement
: people and supplies that are sent to help or support an army, military force, etc.

What are the 4 types of reinforcement?

There are four types of reinforcement: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment and extinction.

What is the root word of reinforcement?

reinforcement (n.)

1600, "act of reinforcing," from reinforce + -ment. Meaning "an augmentation, an additional force, that which reinforces" is from 1650s. In psychology by 1876.

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