Reinforcement/Principles

Definition

Reinforcement refers to the process of strengthening a behavior by providing a consequence that increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. Principles, in this context, are the underlying rules or guidelines that govern how reinforcement works within a behavioral framework.

Related terms

Operant Conditioning: This term refers to learning through association with consequences, where behaviors are strengthened or weakened based on their consequences.

Positive Reinforcement: It involves adding something desirable after a behavior occurs to increase the likelihood of that behavior happening again.

Negative Reinforcement: It involves removing something undesirable after a behavior occurs to increase the likelihood of that behavior happening again.