AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Positive reinforcement strengthens behavior through a reward. Giving a child a screen (natural reward) in response to the child’s crying reinforces the use of crying when the child wants screen time and increases the value of the screen to the child.

Detailed explanation-2: -Positive reinforcement involves recognizing your child’s good behavior, either with verbal praise, loving touch or other rewards (more on those in a bit). It’s a way of proactively giving your child positive recognition, rather than only giving her feedback when she’s done something wrong (or is about to).

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, a student calls out during class to get attention. When the teacher responds, i.e. pays attention to the disruptive student, this response acts as positive reinforcement – therefore, the probability that the student will call out again increases (Smith, 2017).