+**Negative Reinforcement** describes increasing a desired [behavior](/wiki/behavior) by removing an unpleasant stimulus. It is a key mechanism within [Operant Conditioning](/wiki/operant_conditioning), often mistakenly equated with punishment, though its aim is to strengthen, not diminish, an action.
+## See also
+- [Positive Reinforcement](/wiki/positive_reinforcement)
+- [Punishment](/wiki/punishment)
+- [Operant Conditioning](/wiki/operant_conditioning)
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