today's lesson is so far from my mind-gaming level .
zzzz , i expected something more in-depth .


try to understand this ~


Definitions of the Types of Operant Conditioning

Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement occurs when the likelihood of a certain behavior increases as a result of the presentation of something pleasant after the behavior.



Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement occurs when the likelihood of a certain behavior increases as the result of removing something unpleasant after the behavior.



Positive Punishment

Positive punishment occurs when the likehood of a certain behavior decreases as the result of the presentation of something unpleasant after the behavior.



Negative Punishment

Negative punishment occurs when the likelihood of a certain behavior decreases as the result of the removal of something pleasant after the behavior.



Negative Reinforcement vs. Punishment

It is important to not confuse negative reinforcement and punishment. They are different. Negative reinforcement involves an increase in a behavior. In contrast, punishment involves a decrease in a behavior.


chim ehh??
not really~


http://www.psychologyandsociety.com/operantconditioning.html