CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -We know that a reward is something pleasant that we might work to get. What is the difference between a reward and a reinforcement? The difference is that anything that follows a behaviour and increases the likelihood that the behaviour will be more likely to occur is a reinforcement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Positive reinforcement is a process that strengthens the likelihood of a particular response by adding a stimulus after the behavior is performed. Negative reinforcement also strengthens the likelihood of a particular response, but by removing an undesirable consequence.

Detailed explanation-4: -The consequence is sometimes called a “positive reinforcer” or more simply a “reinforcer”. Behavior-increasing consequences are also sometimes called “rewards”. Almost anything can be a positive reinforcer, and the items that will be effective reinforcers for one person may not be effective for another person.