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Behavior Modification Techniques (Main components (Positive Reinforcement …
Behavior Modification Techniques
Main components
Positive Reinforcement
Using a reward for positive behavior to make sure the child continues with the desired behavior. It is the most effective method of shaping behavior because it is the most pleasant. For example, praise and reward are both used in positive reinforcement.
Negative Reinforcement
Taking something unpleasant away to reinforce good behavior. You are not actually doing anything negative. For example, your child may choose to do their homework without being reminder to avoid nagging.
Positive Punishment
An example is using natural consequences – allowing a child to suffer the consequences for negative behavior – such as getting a bad grade when homework is not completed and/or turned in.
Negative Punishment
Something is taken away in response to negative behavior. For example, taking away electronics if homework is not completed, or taking away toys not put away in a child’s room.
In Classroom
Positive reinforcement refers to giving a student something that will reinforce their good behavior. Classroom discipline that relies mostly on positive reinforcement is usually very effective. Examples of positive reinforcement include praise, a reward system, or a token economy system.
Negative reinforcement is when a student is motivated to change behavior because it will take away something unpleasant. A student who stops a behavior because his teacher yells at him is trying to get rid of the negative reinforce (the yelling). Negative reinforcement should be used sparingly with students, because it is less effective than positive reinforcement.
Positive punishment is used to stop negative behaviors. Although it sounds confusing to refer to punishment as positive, when you are using operant conditioning, the term positive means adding, so a positive punishment involves adding a consequence that will help deter a student from repeating the behavior. For example, a small child picks his nose in class and the teacher corrects him in front of the class, or a teen’s cellphone starts ringing during class and he receives a lecture on why the phone should be turned off.
Negative punishment involves taking something away from a student. Examples include taking away recess or removing the teacher’s positive attention. Negative punishment can be a very effective way to help a student learn from their mistakes.
How to Use Behavior Modification to Change Your Child’s Behavior
Consequences Must Be Consistent.
Consequences Should Be Immediate.
Consequences Should be Effective.
How to Set up a Behavior Modification Plan
Step #1 Consider the Child
Step #2 Consider the Behavior Your Wish to Modify
Step #3 Consider the Method That Will Work Best
Step #4 Choose a Behavior Modification Plan