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positive stimulus

 

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Noun positive stimulus has 1 sense
  1. positive stimulus - a stimulus with desirable consequences
    --1 is a kind of
    stimulation, stimulus, stimulant, input
    --1 has particulars: bonus, fillip; joy, delight, pleasure

Definitions from the Web

Term: Positive Stimulus

Description:

A positive stimulus refers to something that triggers a favorable or beneficial reaction or response in an individual. It can be an external event, action, or even an idea that elicits a positive emotional, psychological, or physical response.

Examples of usage:

  1. Noun (Psychology): In psychology, a positive stimulus is often used in conditioning experiments to reinforce desired behaviors. For example, in Pavlov's famous experiment, the bell ringing became a positive stimulus that triggered a salivary response in dogs due to its association with food.
  2. Noun (Education): In education, positive stimuli can be used to motivate and reward students for their achievements and encourage further progress. For instance, a teacher may offer small rewards like stickers or praise as positive stimuli to boost students' motivation and engagement in the learning process.
  3. Adjective: A positive stimulus can also describe something that has a favorable or uplifting effect. For instance, listening to music can be a positive stimulus that improves one's mood or watching a comedy show can provide a positive stimulus by eliciting laughter and joy.
  4. Verb: To positively stimulate someone or something means to encourage or inspire them in a positive way. For example, a parent might use positive reinforcement to positively stimulate their child's good behavior by praising or rewarding them for their efforts.
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