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What is positive punishment?
What is negative punishment?
What is positive reinforcement?
What is negative reinforcement?
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Study Notes
Positive and Negative Punishment Concepts
- Positive Punishment: Involves adding an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior (e.g., spanking a child).
- Negative Punishment: Involves removing a desirable stimulus to decrease a behavior (e.g., taking away TV time).
Reinforcement Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement: The introduction of a positive stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior (e.g., receiving praise).
- Negative Reinforcement: Removing an unpleasant stimulus increases the likelihood of a desired behavior (e.g., taking away an alarm sound when a task is completed).
Definitions and Effects
- Punishment: Refers to any consequence that weakens or reduces the probability of a behavior occurring again.
- Reinforcement: Describes a stimulus or event that strengthens or increases the probability of a behavior being repeated.
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