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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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Positive Self-Talk

English: Positive Self-Talk / Deutsch: Positives Selbstgespräch / Español: Autocharla positiva / Português: Autoconversa positiva / Français: Auto-discours positif / Italiano: Autodialogo positivo

In the psychology context, Positive Self-Talk refers to the practice of speaking to oneself in an encouraging and affirming manner. It involves consciously shifting internal dialogues from critical or negative to supportive and constructive statements. This cognitive strategy is grounded in the theory that our thoughts greatly influence our emotions and behaviors, and by altering our internal dialogue, we can impact our feelings of self-worth, motivation, and overall mental health.

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Positive symptom

Positive symptom refers to more overt symptom, such as a Delusion or hallucination, displayed by some people with schizophrenia; other Postive symptoms include disturbed speech, and

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Positive symptoms

Positive symptoms refer to the symptoms of Schizophrenia which inlcude delusions, hallucinations, disturbed speech, and disturbed behavior, that are exaggerations or distortions of normal thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

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