PSYA02H3 Chapter 6: Chapter 6.pdf

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Punishment defined: a particular behaviour occurs, a consequence immediately follows the behaviour, as a result, the behaviour is less likely to occur again in the future (behaviour weakened) Punisher: consequence that makes a particular behaviour less likely to occur in the future e. g. dog bite. Cannot define punishment by whether consequence appears unfavourable or aversive (may be reinforcers) Can conclude that a particular consequence is punishing only if the behaviour decreases in the future. Consider: if a behaviour decreases or stops only temporarily when consequence administered, or whether the behaviour decreases in the future. Common misconception about punishment: hurt person who committed crime ie. prison time, death sentence, fines, going to hell, spanking, or scolding. Positive punishment: the occurrence of a behaviour, followed by the presentation of an aversive stimulus, as a result, behaviour is less likely to occur in the future.