PSYB45H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Reinforcement
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Punishment cannot be defined by whether the consequences appears unfavourable or aversive. Example carlton was riding his bike and looking down at the ground as he pedaled. All of a sudden, he ran into the back of a parked car, flew off the bike, and hit the roof of the car with his face. In the future, ed was much less likely to look down at the ground when he rode his bike. The difference between positive and negative punishment is determined by the consequences of the behaviour. Should not be confused with reinforcement, whereas reinforcement strengthens a behaviour making it more likely to occur in the future, whereas punishment weakens a behaviour. Positive punishment: the occurrence of a behaviour, followed by the presentation of an aversive stimulus; thus, the behaviour is less likely to occur in the future: example rumination in infants can result in dehydration, malnutrition, or death.
