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Reinforcement

The process of following a behavior with a consequence that makes it more likely to occur in the future, including positive reinforcement, which provides a rewarding stimulus, and negative reinforcement, which removes an adverse stimulus

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Reinforcement is a fundamental concept in psychology that explains how behaviors are learned and maintained. It involves the use of consequences to strengthen desired behaviors, making them more likely to occur in the future. There are two main types of reinforcement: positive, which adds a pleasant...

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Key Terms

Reinforcement
A process that strengthens a behavior by providing a consequence.

Example: Giving a dog a treat for sitting on command.

Positive Reinforcement
Adding a pleasant stimulus to increase a behavior.

Example: Rewarding a student with praise for good grades.

Negative Reinforcement
Removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior.

Example: Taking painkillers to relieve a headache.

Punishment
A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior.

Example: Scolding a child for misbehavior.

Operant Conditioning
A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Example: Training a rat to press a lever for food.

Behavior Modification
The use of reinforcement and punishment to change behavior.

Example: Using a reward system to encourage good behavior in children.

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Classical Conditioning
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A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.
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Social Learning Theory
A theory that suggests people learn from one another through observation, imitation, and modeling.
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Key Concepts

Positive ReinforcementNegative ReinforcementPunishmentOperant Conditioning