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Is Pain an Automatic Reinforcer? Science & Psychology Explained 

Pain as an automatic reinforcer

Pain is an inevitable part of life, but is pain an automatic reinforcer? While reinforcement typically strengthens behavior, pain is often associated with avoidance rather than motivation. However, psychological and neuroscientific research suggests that pain can indeed function as a reinforcer in certain contexts. This article explores how pain influences …

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