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negative reinforcement
neg·a·tive re·in·force·ment


noun 
Definition:
 
encouraging desired response using unpleasant stimulus: encouragement of a desired response by giving an unpleasant stimulus when the response is absent, or discouragement of an undesired response by an unpleasant stimulus when the response is present
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