Negative Reinforcement In The Classroom

Negative Reinforcement: A Positive Strategy in Classroom Management

1. Disadvantages Of Negative Reinforcement In The Classroom
2. Negative Reinforcement In The Classroom Examples
3. An Example Of A Negative Reinforcement

Both positive and negative reinforcement are effective ways of strengthening desirable behavior in children when used correctly. Negative reinforcement tends to be effective in the short-term, however research tends to suggest that positive reinforcement is a better long-term strategy for younger children. Negative reinforcement: Negative reinforcement is a concept within operant conditioning and is a means of shaping behavior. Negative reinforcement refers to the removal of a negative stimulus in. Somewhat hard to define, negative reinforcement is attached to a definitively negative connotation. However, that is because it is often confused with punishment or being overly critical. The goal of negative reinforcement 'allows the teacher to avoid or terminate an unpleasant situation if the behavioral goal is achieved'(Wolfgang, p21).

1. Extinction refers to a procedure used in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) in which reinforcement that is provided for problem behavior (often unintentionally) is discontinued in order to decrease or eliminate occurrences of these types of negative (or problem) behaviors.
2. What is Negative Reinforcement? Positive reinforcement focuses on granting a favorable stimulus in order to receive the desired response. For instance, a child is permitted to watch television, after he is done with all his homework and chores.

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Negative Reinforcement In The Classroom Examples

An Example Of A Negative Reinforcement

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