nominalism

n. in medieval philosophy (see Scholasticism), the position that only concrete particulars have real substantial existence, while universals (i.e., general qualities, such as “redness” or “beauty”) are mere names with at most a mental existence. Compare Platonic idealism; realism. —nominalist n., adj.

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February 22nd 2025

conditioned reinforcer

see natural reinforcer; secondary reinforcement.