Positive punishment is a type of operant conditioning that attempts to discourage behavior. While it may seem that conditioning referred to as positive is something that is "nice" or "pleasant," this is not the case in operant conditioning. Instead, positive refers the application of a stimulus...
Positive consequences are the rewarding results of a behavior deemed desirable. When an individual’s behavior is followed by a positive consequence, then the person is more likely to exhibit that behavior again. Of course, this is the opposite of negative consequences, in which the result of a...
Many believe that punishment in any form should not be a therapeutic technique. Although this discussion is often focused on the use of positive punishment, the delivery of an aversive stimulus, it extends to the application of any means that creates negative sentiment in the individual. ...
Advantages of token economies are that behaviors can be rewarded immediately, rewards are the same for all members of a group, use of punishment (response cost) is less restrictive than other forms of punishment, and individuals can learn skills related to planning for the future. Disadvantages ...
Corporal punishment is the act of using physical force to punish a student for wrongdoing. It might involve a ruler across the back of the hand or a cane to the rear. Corporal punishment has since been outlawed as a cruel and unusual punishment. In this essay, I explore the for and agai...
Negative Punishment Examples in Real Life Lesson Summary Frequently Asked Questions What are examples of positive and negative punishment? An example of positive punishment would be giving students additional chores for not finishing their math problems. An example of negative punishment would be taking...
Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior. When a specific behavior is followed by an undesirable outcome, the behavior becomes less likely to occur in the future. This is used to weaken or suppress undesired behaviors. However, it should be...
Humanist theory of Education: Humanist Carl Rogers invented this approach. He believed unconditional positive regard was necessary for building students’ self-confidence. Examples “Even though you did not do well today, I expect that you will come to school doing better tomorrow.” “The quality...