the four types of consequences in behavior change
Are behaviors innate or learned?
behaviors are learned from the environment
What is the core principle of behavioral change based on consequences?
behavior is learned and maintained by its consequences.
Adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior
Positive Reinforcement
Observable Behavior is
an action or activity that can be directly seen and measured
How does positive reinforcement promote behavioral change?
Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus after a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior happening in the future.
Removing an undesirable stimulus to increase a behavior
Negative Reinforcement
A neutral stimulus is paired with a naturally meaningful stimulus is called
Classical Conditioning
How does negative reinforcement influence behavior?
Negative reinforcement involves removing an undesirable stimulus after a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring.
Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior
Positive Punishment
What role do thoughts and feelings play?
internal mental events like thoughts and emotions,
How do consequences differ from punishments?
Consequences can be either reinforcement (increasing a behavior) or punishment (decreasing a behavior). Punishment, in its broader sense, specifically refers to interventions meant to decrease a behavior.
Removing a desirable stimulus to decrease a behavior
negative Punishment
Can behavior change occur if the consequence is not immediate?
yes
What are the potential pitfalls of solely relying on consequences, especially punishment?
Relying too heavily on punishment can sometimes be ineffective or counterproductive.