definition:
Positive reinforcement
Positive = something is ADDED
Reinforcement = behavior INCREASES
something added to increase behaviour
definition:
Negative punishment
Negative = something is REMOVED
Punishment = behavior DECREASES
Something is taken away to decrease behaviour
definition:
Positive punishment
Positive = something is ADDED
Punishment = behavior DECREASES
something is added to decrease behaviour
definition:
Negative reinforcement
Negative = something is REMOVED
Reinforcement = behavior INCREASES
Something is taken away to increase behaviour
SIMPLE IDENTIFICATION EXAMPLES
You touch a hot pan and burn your hand, so you stop touching it again
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Positive Punishment
Pain added → touching decreases.
SIMPLE IDENTIFICATION EXAMPLES
A student gets a piece of candy for completing homework
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Positive Reinforcement
Why: You add candy → homework increases.
SIMPLE IDENTIFICATION EXAMPLES
A parent takes away a child’s iPad for yelling.
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Negative Punishment
Why: Something good removed → yelling decreases
SIMPLE IDENTIFICATION EXAMPLES
You buckle your seatbelt to make the annoying beeping stop.
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
→ Negative Reinforcement
Why: Annoying sound removed → seatbelt use increases.
MEDIUM-LEVEL EXAMPLES
Praise from professor increases participation.
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Positive Reinforcement
MEDIUM-LEVEL EXAMPLES
Teen loses car privileges for missing curfew.
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Negative Punishment
MEDIUM-LEVEL EXAMPLES
Child cleans room to stop parent nagging
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Negative Reinforcement
MEDIUM-LEVEL EXAMPLES
Coach makes team run laps for being late.
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Positive Punishment
TRICKY EXAMPLES
Dog sits to avoid being scolded
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Negative Reinforcement
TRICKY EXAMPLES
Speeding decreases after $300 ticket
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Positive Punishment
TRICKY EXAMPLES
Video game removes progress when you die
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Negative Punishment
TRICKY EXAMPLES
Gym app gives bonus points for workouts
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Positive Reinforcement
TRICKY EXAMPLES
Headache goes away after Advil → more Advil taken
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Negative Reinforcement
TRICKY EXAMPLES
Boss adds unpleasant tasks when employee is late.
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Positive Punishment
TRICKY EXAMPLES
Teacher removes recess when students talk
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Negative Punishment
HARDEST EXAMPLES
Compliment increases similar outfit choices
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Positive Reinforcement
HARDEST EXAMPLES
Shock alarm reduces sleeping in
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Positive Punishment
HARDEST EXAMPLES
Car removes music until seatbelt is worn.
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Negative Punishment
HARDEST EXAMPLES
Parent ignores tantrums → tantrums decrease
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Negative Punishment
HARDEST EXAMPLES
Removing ads with subscription increases buying.
What kind of operant conditioning is this? (PR, PP, NR, NP)
Negative Reinforcement
