Answer to Question #207597 in Psychology for farah

Question

compare and contrast the four methods used to modify behaviour in operant conditioning (positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement and punishment) giving original example of how each can be used in classroom

Answer 1

Operant conditioning involves negative and positive reinforcements, as well as negative and positive punishment. All aim to modify behavior. Positive reinforcement involves the use of rewards to recognize positive behaviors. In a classroom, a well-performing student is awarded presents to encourage maintaining the behavior. Negative reinforcement involves discouraging particular characters in an unpleasant way. For example, a teacher can verbally abuse a child for failing to complete assignments, and next time, they would complete them on time to avoid the same abuse. On the other hand, positive punishment involves negative actions in response to negative deeds. In a classroom, a teacher can scold a child to avoid undesirable actions. Lastly, negative punishment involves the removal of something to discourage negative behavior. In a classroom, a teacher can take away a trophy from a class that is continuously failing in examinations.