basics of operant conditioning

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT

in a positive reinforcement a particular behavior is strengthened by the consequence of experiencing a psositive condition.

NEGATIVE REINFORCEMNT

In a negative reinforcement a particular behavior is strengthened by the consequence of stopping or avoiding a negative condition.

POSITIVE PUNISHMENT

in attempt to decrease the likehood of a behavior occuring in the future, an operant response is followed by the presentation of an aversive stimulus. this is well known as a positive punishment.

NEGATIVE PUNISHMENT

in attempt to decrease the likehood of a behavior occuring in the future, an operant responseis followed by the removal of an appetitive stimulus amd this is negative punishment.http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/proj/nru/opcond.html