5 Questions
Positive punishment aims to promote action and urge you to do a behavior.
False
Negative punishment involves removing a desired stimulus after an undesirable behavior.
True
Punishment, according to B. F. Skinner, is the application of a negative result to strengthen a certain behavior.
False
Teachers should use positive punishment liberally to modify student behavior.
False
Punishment can lead to negative emotional responses and should be used with caution.
True
Study Notes
Types of Punishment
- Positive punishment aims to promote a specific action and encourage a certain behavior.
- Negative punishment involves removing a desired stimulus or reward after an undesirable behavior.
B. F. Skinner's Definition of Punishment
- Punishment, according to B. F. Skinner, involves the application of a negative consequence to strengthen a certain behavior.
Use of Punishment in Education
- Teachers should use caution when using punishment to modify student behavior, rather than using it liberally.
- Punishment can lead to negative emotional responses in students, such as anxiety or fear.
Test your knowledge of punishment and its role in the learning process with this quiz. Explore the differences between punishment and negative reinforcement, and gain insights into B. F. Skinner's perspective on punishment.
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