| 释义 |
self-reinˈforcement Psychol.
[self- 1 a.]
The reinforcement or strengthening of one's own response to a stimulus or situation. Also transf. Also self-reinˈforcer; self-reinˈforcing ppl. a. Cf. reinforcement 3 c.
1963Jrnl. Experim. Psychol. LXVI. 245/1 This procedure [sc. switching on a light for oneself] was called self-reinforcement. Ibid., The frequency and accuracy of self-reinforcing responses..increased with more learning. 1973Jrnl. Genetic Psychol. Sept. 86 Generally self-reinforcement studies have not attempted to deal with the classroom learning situation. 1977P. F. Secord in T. Mischel Self ix. 261 Positive self-reinforcers are seen as increasing the frequency of desirable behavior, and aversive self-reinforcers are thought to reduce undesirable behavior. 1979Sci. Amer. Sept. 52/1 The process is self-reinforcing: the flow of sodium ions through the membrane opens more channels and makes it easier for other ions to follow. |