> Here is the scenario: A child is playing with a toy and throws it. The > parent reacts by taking the toy away.
The removal of a positive stimulus is called punishment. Punishment causes complex behaviors. It may cause the temporary suppression of a behavior. Throwing in the future may increase to maintain an average response rate over time. Time out is that period of time when a stimulus is not present. The presentation of a stimulus after time out results in stronger value for the stimulus. Negative reinforcement is the withdrawal of a negative stimulus after a correct behavior. Classical conditioning: CS US UR CR Parent - removal of toy - discrepancies in the stimulus complex, anxiety, anxiety Parent is now a negative stimulus, if toy throwing is reduced parents will leave, therefore not throwing is negatively reinforced. --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
