Positive vs. Negative Reinforcement

This 1-page exam prep sheet lays out a four-step method for distinguishing positive from negative reinforcement, covering what happens after the behavior in each case, everyday and in-session examples of both, and the most common mistake learners make.

What You'll Learn

• Work through four steps from identifying the behavior to checking what was added or removed
• Recognise that both types make a behavior more likely, which is what makes both reinforcement
• Avoid reading negative reinforcement as something bad or as punishment

Who Is This For

Registered Behavior Technicians and behavior staff preparing for the RBT exam or coaching others through reinforcement concepts.

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