reinforce

reinforce definition - medical

re·in·force (rēˌĭn-fôrsˈ)

verb
  1. To give more force or effectiveness to something; strengthen.
  2. To reward an individual, especially an experimental subject, with a reinforcer subsequent to a desired response or performance.
  3. To stimulate a response by means of a reinforcer.

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