Positive and Negative Reinforcement Behavior analysts work to change an individual's socially significant behaviors in meaningful ways

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Positive and Negative Reinforcement

Behavior analysts work to change an individual's socially significant behaviors in meaningful ways. As the conceptually systematic dimension states, basic principles of behavior are used to change behaviors. The first basic principle we explore is reinforcement. Reinforcement is used to increase appropriate behaviors in an individual’s repertoire. Behavior analysts not only work to decrease problematic behaviors, but they also work to increase appropriate behaviors. Understanding how reinforcement works is important for adding new behaviors to an individual’s repertoire.

For this assignment, complete the following:

• Define both positive and negative reinforcement. Be sure to explain how they are similar and how they are different in your definitions.
• Provide two real-world, detailed examples of how positive reinforcement could be used to increase behaviors you would like to see occur more often. Also, provide two examples of how negative reinforcement could be used to increase behaviors you would like to see occur more often. For example, an individual may use positive reinforcement to increase the behavior of working out. She could “pay" herself 10 dollars after five consecutive days of working out. Another individual may use negative reinforcement to increase the behavior of cooking healthy meals. If her dinner meals include at least two different vegetables, she can skip doing the dishes immediately after eating.
• Be sure to explain why the examples you chose will work to increase behavior in the future.

Assignment Requirements

• Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines.
• Resources: Minimum of 1–2 scholarly or professional resources.
• Length: 2–4 double-spaced pages, in addition to the title page and reference page.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
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Refer to the Positive and Negative Reinforcement Scoring Guide to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment.

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