Psychiatry and Psychology

Social Reinforcement

The strengthening of a response with a social reward such as a nod of approval, a parent's love or attention.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The strengthening of a response with a social reward such as a nod of approval, a parent's love or attention.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Reinforcement, Social
  • Reinforcements, Social
  • Social Reinforcements

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Indexing Annotation

no qualif

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History Note

1969

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Previous Indexing

  • Interpersonal Relations (1966-1968)
  • Reinforcement (Psychology) (1966-1968)

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  1. F02w.463w.425w.770w.706

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Social Reinforcement. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012056. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012056
  2. Social Reinforcement. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67145788