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Psychology Positive and Negative Punishment

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What is positive punishment?

You increase the intensity of a reinforced stimulus

You add something aversive (correct)

You take away something bad

You take away something desirable

What is negative punishment?

You add something aversive

You take away something desirable (correct)

You remove an unpleasant stimulus

You increase the intensity of a reinforced stimulus

What is positive reinforcement?

Removing an unpleasant stimulus

Adding something good (correct)

Increasing the intensity of a reinforced stimulus

Taking away something bad

What is negative reinforcement?

You remove or reduce an unpleasant stimulus Signup and view all the answers

What does punishment do in behavioral terms?

Weakens or reduces the probability of a behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is reinforcement in behavioral terms?

Stimulus or event that strengthens or increases the probability of a behavior Signup and view all the answers

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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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Explore the concepts of positive and negative punishment with these flashcards. Each card features a term related to behavioral psychology along with its definition. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of reinforcement and punishment in learning.