Reinforcement

Theory
 Behaviorism
B.F SKINNER
States all stimuli are followed by a
response based on the environment
in which the individual is
(POSITIVE & NEGATIVE
REINFORCEMENT)
 Reinforcement
Theory
Reinforcement tames unwanted
behavior or encourages acceptable
behavior. The goal of
reinforcement is to eliminate non-
adapting behavior in a person’s life
4 types of Reinforcement
Theory
Positive Punishment
reinforcement reinforcement

Negative Extinction
reinforcement reinforcement
4 types of Reinforcement
Theory

Positive reinforcement this involves adding

something to increase response, such as
praising a child when they complete a
designated task. This would motivate the
child to get involved in the task.
4 types of Reinforcement
Theory

Negative reinforcement this involves

removing something to increase
response, such as withholding reward
until the child completes the activity. The
child would remain motivated till the end
of the activity to acquire the reward.
4 types of Reinforcement
Theory

Punishment reinforcement this involves adding

something aversive to modify behavior. For
example, yelling at a child for misbehaving. In
this example, the child would associate every
negative behavior with punishments. This
would prevent the child from repeating such
behavior.
4 types of Reinforcement
Theory

Extinction reinforcement this involves

removing or taking away something to
modify a certain response. This is called
negative punishment or extinction. For
instance, a teenager comes home late, and
the parents curb their phone usage. Next
time, the teenager would think before
breaking the curfew.
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