What is another word for negative reinforcing stimulus?
Pronunciation: [nˈɛɡətˌɪv ɹˌiːɪnfˈɔːsɪŋ stˈɪmjʊləs] (IPA) 
A negative reinforcing stimulus refers to an unpleasant or aversive condition or event that results in an increase in a particular behavior. However, there are several synonyms that can be used for this term, which include negative reinforcement, punishment, aversive stimulus, and unpleasant consequence. Negative reinforcement is the removal of an unpleasant or aversive condition to increase a particular behavior, while punishment is the addition of an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior. An aversive stimulus is a type of negative reinforcing stimulus that elicits a negative emotional response from an individual and leads to the suppression of a behavior. Finally, unpleasant consequence refers to the negative result or outcome that follows a particular behavior.
