negative reinforcement

the removal, prevention, or postponement of an aversive stimulus as a consequence of a response, which, in turn, increases the probability of that response. Compare positive reinforcement.

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December 18th 2024

skelic index

the ratio between length of the legs and length of the trunk. This index is used in anthropometry.