Positive Punishment
Definition
Positive punishment is a concept in psychology that involves adding an undesirable consequence or stimulus to decrease the behavior that follows.
Analogy
Think of positive punishment like getting a speeding ticket. You were driving too fast (the behavior), and then you got a ticket (an added negative consequence). This makes you less likely to speed in the future because you want to avoid another ticket.
Related terms
Operant Conditioning: A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences. Key concepts in operant conditioning are positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, and negative punishment.
Aversive Stimulus: An unpleasant event or object that is used as a negative consequence in order to decrease certain behaviors or responses.
Behavior Modification: The use of operant conditioning techniques to bring about desired changes in behavior.
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- How does positive punishment work in behavior modification?
- What is one potential ethical issue with using positive punishment in behavior modification?
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