Operant Conditioning Practice

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What is Negative Reinforcement?

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A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is strengthened by the removal of an aversive stimulus. Example: Using an umbrella to avoid getting wet in the rain.

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What is Positive Punishment?

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A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is weakened by the addition of an aversive stimulus. Example: Hitting a dog on the nose for barking.

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What is Negative Punishment?

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A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is weakened by the removal of a pleasant stimulus. Example: A child being grounded for failing a class.

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What is Positive Reinforcement?

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A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is strengthened by the addition of a pleasant stimulus. Example: Giving a child candy for doing homework.

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What is the difference between Positive and Negative Reinforcement?

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Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus to increase behavior, while negative reinforcement removes an aversive stimulus to increase behavior.

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What is the difference between Positive and Negative Punishment?

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Positive punishment adds an aversive stimulus to decrease behavior, while negative punishment removes a pleasant stimulus to decrease behavior.

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Example of Negative Reinforcement in daily life?

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Taking painkillers to relieve a headache, which encourages the behavior of taking painkillers when in pain.

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Example of Positive Punishment in a classroom setting?

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A teacher scolding a student for talking during a lesson, which discourages talking during lessons.

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Example of Negative Punishment in a family setting?

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A teenager losing phone privileges for not completing chores, which discourages not doing chores.

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What is an example of Positive Reinforcement in a pet training scenario?

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Giving a dog a treat for sitting on command, which encourages the dog to sit on command in the future.