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Positive punishment

Positive punishment refers to the presentation of a stimulus, that is usually considered unpleasant or aversive following a response, which then leads to a decrease in the future str

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Positive Reframing

Deutsch: Positives Umdeuten / Español: Reencuadre Positivo / Português: Reestruturação Positiva / Français: Re-cadrage Positif / Italian: Ristrutturazione Positiva

Positive reframing in the psychology context refers to the cognitive process of reinterpreting a situation, event, or thought in a more positive or constructive way. It involves shifting perspective to view a challenging or negative experience from a different angle, often finding something beneficial or less distressing in it. Positive reframing is a technique commonly used in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help individuals manage stress, reduce anxiety, and improve overall emotional well-being.

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Positive regard

Positive regard refers to acceptance, love, and approval from others.

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Positive reinforcement

Positive reinforcement means providing reward when certain behaviors are performed.

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Positive reinforcer

Positive reinforcer refers to any positively valued stimulus that, when added to a situation, strengthens the Behavior it follows; a Reinforcer that, when applied, increases the freq

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Positive reinforcing stimulus

Positive reinforcing stimulus refers to a stimulus that, when presented, increases the likelihood of the response that prod

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Positive relationship

Positive relationship is a term in a correlational study used when there is a tendency for the two (2) variables to change in the same direction.

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Positive self-regard

Positive self -regard refers to the Condition under which we (ourselves) grant ourselves Acceptance and approval; thinking of oneself as a good, lovable, and worthwhile person.

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