A negative reinforcement has been defined as the offering of desirable effects or consequences for a behaviour with the intention of increasing the chance of that behaviour being repeated in the future.

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A negative reinforcement is actually the removal or avoidance of an aversive or unpleasant consequence in response to a behaviour, which increases the likelihood of that behaviour being repeated in the future. Desirable effects or rewards that increase behaviour are called positive reinforcements.

A Negative Reinforcement Has Been Defined as the Offering of Desirable