reinforcer effect

a situation in which one variable strengthens the relationship between two other variables. For example, if performance on a free recall task is enhanced when participants studying words for the memory task are in a positive mood, positive mood has demonstrated a reinforcer effect on study recall. See also interaction effect; mediator. Compare suppressor effect.

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Psychology term of the day

May 9th 2024

NH

abbreviation for null hypothesis.