"primary reinforcement" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: primary reinforcements [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} primary reinforcement (plural primary reinforcements)
  1. (psychology) A consequence, such as food or water, that fulfills a primary, unlearned drive, such as hunger or thirst, and thereby reinforces a behavior without dependence on prior learning. Categories (topical): Psychology
    Sense id: en-primary_reinforcement-en-noun-ANUTswLv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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