Negative Punishment
Definition
Negative punishment involves taking away something desirable or enjoyable to decrease the likelihood of a particular behavior reoccurring.
Analogy
Imagine your parents take away your video game privileges because you didn't do your chores. The removal of something enjoyable (video games) serves as a deterrent for neglecting responsibilities (chores).
Related terms
Extinction (in Operant Conditioning): The disappearance of a response when it's no longer reinforced by rewards or punishments.
Response Cost: A form of negative punishment where something desirable is taken away as a result of unwanted behavior.
Time-Out from Reinforcement (TOFR): A period during which all opportunities for positive reinforcement are withheld, often used as a form of discipline.
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- What consequence distinguishes positive from negative punishment in operant conditioning?
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