positive punishment

punishment that results because some stimulus or circumstance is presented as a consequence of a response. For example, if a response results in presentation of a loud noise and the response becomes less likely as a result of this experience, then positive punishment has occurred. Compare negative punishment.

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March 11th 2025

vasopressor

1. adj. causing constriction of blood vessels and thereby raising blood pressure.

2. n. see vasoconstrictor.