Types of consequences

Types of consequences

1. Positive Reinforcement

   • Introducing something the organism likes
   • Strenghtened - response likely to be repeated
   • Definition- A reward which strengthens a response by providing a pleasant or satisfying consequence.
     • Eg - You recieve poket money for helping around the house

2. Negative Reinforcement

   • Removing something the organism doesn't like
   • Strenghtened - response likely to be repeated
   • Definition- The removal, reduction or prevention of an unpleasant stimulus
     • Eg - You have been suffering from asthma, so you take a ventolin and the asthma is relieved.

3. Punishment

   • Introducing something the organism doesn't like
   • Weakened - response not likely to be repeated
   • Definition- Occurs when a behaviour is followed by a negative experience
     • Eg - You get fined $200 for speeding

4. Response Cost

   • Removing something the organism likes
   • Weakened - response not likely to be repeated
   • Definition- A form of punishment that occurs when something desirable is removed
     • Eg - You return home from a party after your curfew, so your parents take away your mobile phone for a week.