A form of learning where a subject is rewarded for desired behavior by the removal of a negative, such as pain, hunger, or a distressing noise. This term is often confused with punishment, which is the introduction of a negative (the punishment) to discourage behavior.
Negative Reinforcement is the removal of something bad. Punishment is the introduction of something bad.
Negative Reinforcement is the removal of something bad. Punishment is the introduction of something bad.
Negative Reinforcement: "Good behavior" in the prison system, where the negative (prison time) is reduced as a reward for not causing problems.
In comparison, the original prison sentence itself is punishment - a negative introduced to discourage behavior.
In comparison, the original prison sentence itself is punishment - a negative introduced to discourage behavior.
by YamadaOtter November 5, 2009