AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Positive reinforcement is adding a reward when the child behaves well. If you give your child an allowance for performing certain chores, that’s positive reinforcement. The goal is to increase the probability that they will continue the good behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -As noted above, positive reinforcement refers to introducing a desirable stimulus (i.e., a reward) to encourage the behavior that is desired. An example of this is giving a child a treat when he or she is polite to a stranger.

Detailed explanation-3: -Self-reinforcement can start with simple actions by giving yourself small rewards; like treating yourself to a nice dinner or going to the movies Pick rewards that are important to you, that you really love and don’t feel guilty about.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are four types of positive reinforcers: natural, tangible, social, and token. Positive reinforcement can be delivered in experiments as part of a partial fixed schedule.