"Reinforcement, Social" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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The strengthening of a response with a social reward such as a nod of approval, a parent's love or attention.
| Descriptor ID |
D012056
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F02.463.425.770.706
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| Concept/Terms |
Reinforcement, Social- Reinforcement, Social
- Social Reinforcement
- Reinforcements, Social
- Social Reinforcements
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Reinforcement, Social" by people in Profiles.
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Dozier CL, Iwata BA, Wilson DM, Thomason-Sassi JL, Roscoe EM. Does supplementary reinforcement of stereotypy facilitate extinction? J Appl Behav Anal. 2013; 46(1):242-55.
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Lindberg JS, Iwata BA, Roscoe EM, Worsdell AS, Hanley GP. Treatment efficacy of noncontingent reinforcement during brief and extended application. J Appl Behav Anal. 2003; 36(1):1-19.