token reinforcer

an object that has no inherent reinforcing value in itself but that can be exchanged for a reinforcer. The best known example is money. Also called token reward.

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Psychology term of the day

October 10th 2024

facial muscle

any one of the numerous muscles in the human face that control not only functional movements (e.g., biting, chewing) but also a variety of facial expressions.