Acme Smoked Fish is the countyâs largest producer and distributor of smoked salmon, whitefish, herring, and other salty, fishy delicacies. If youâre getting lox on a bagel with cream cheese in the U.S., thereâs a good chance it came from Acme.
The removal of an unpleasant reinforcer can also strengthen behavior. This is known as negative reinforcement because it is the removal of an adverse stimulus which is ârewardingâ to the animal or person. Negative reinforcement strengthens behavior because it stops or removes an unpleasant experience.
The broaden-and-build theory is an exploration of the evolved function of positive emotions. It was developed by Barbara Fredrickson starting around 1998 and is commonly associated with positive psychology. The broaden-and-build theory has substantial support.