Use the appropriate abbreviations to identify each example. Three-year-old Rosie adores her newfound freedom to run but is put into time-out when she knocks over a vase.
PR = Positive reinforcement
NR = Negative reinforcement
PP = Positive punishment
NP = Negative punishment
Answer (2)
In this scenario, Rosie knocking over the vase and being put into time-out is classified as Positive Punishment (PP). Positive Punishment involves adding an unpleasant consequence to decrease unwanted behavior. Other terms include Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement, and Negative Punishment, each with different definitions regarding behavior modification.
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The caregivers are adding something unpleasant, which is the time-out, in response to Rosie’s behavior of knocking over a vase. The intention is to decrease the likelihood of Rosie repeating this behavior in the future, specifically her running in a manner that leads to accidents.
