CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Rewards are tangible things chosen *for* the individual as opposed to *by* the individual, so their effect is hit or miss; reinforcements, on the other hand, are chosen by the individual instead of for them, hence increasing the probability of desired results.

Detailed explanation-3: -Reinforcement does not require an individual to consciously perceive an effect elicited by the stimulus. Thus, reinforcement occurs only if there is an observable strengthening in behavior. However, there is also negative reinforcement, which is characterized by taking away an undesirable stimulus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following statements is true of reinforcement theory? It says that behaviors followed by negative consequences will occur less frequently.