Positive/Negative Punishment/Reinforcement Flashcards
1
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Reinforcement
A
A consequence that follows an operant response, intended to increase the likelihood of that response occurring again.
2
Q
Positive Reinforcement
A
Increasing behaviors by presenting a pleasurable stimulus.
3
Q
Negative Reinforcement
A
Increasing behaviors by stopping of reducing aversive stimulus.
4
Q
Punishment
A
An event that tends to decrease the behavior that comes before.
5
Q
Positive Punishment
A
Administering an aversive stimulus.
6
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Negative Punishment
A
Withdrawing a rewarding stimulus.
