What is an example of reinforcement

Reinforcement. The term reinforce means to strengthen, and is used in psychology to refer to anything stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response. For example, if you want your dog to sit on command, you may give him a treat every time he sits for you.

An example of reinforcement would be a mother gives her son praise (reinforcing stimulus) for doing homework (behavior). The little boy receives $5.00 (reinforcing stimulus) for every A he earns on his report card (behavior).