Longboat talking in a bubble

Reinforcement

Increases desired behaviour.

Punishment

Decreases undesired behaviour.

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Positive Reinforcement

Positive Reinforcement

Positive Reinforcement

Something rewarding is given
to increase behaviour

Negative Reinforcement

Negative Reinforcement

Negative Reinforcement

Something negative is taken away
to increase behaviour

Positive Punishment

Positive Punishment

Positive Punishment

Something negative is given
to decrease behaviour

Negative Punishment

Negative Punishment

Negative Punishment

Something good is taken away
to decrease behaviour