negative reinforcement

(noun)

The removal of an unpleasant condition or consequence when a behavior is performed to increase how often the behavior is repeated.

Related Terms

  • Positive Reinforcement
  • reinforcement

Examples of negative reinforcement in the following topics:

  • Reinforcement as a Management Tool

    • Reinforcement is a process of strengthening desirable behaviors, often through the use of rewards.
    • Reinforcement is a term used in the context of behavioral analysis and in a specific kind of intentional behavior change known as operant conditioning.
    • In reinforcement, the rate of the target behavior is increased by giving a reward (i.e., "positive reinforcement") or by removing an unpleasant stimulus (i.e., "negative reinforcement") immediately or shortly after each occurrence of the behavior.
    • Giving a monkey a banana for performing a trick is an example of positive reinforcement; quieting a constant unpleasantly loud noise when a rat pushes a button is an example of negative reinforcement.
    • This soldier reinforces her dog's desirable behavior by giving it a treat.
  • Operant Conditioning

    • Reinforcement: a positive or rewarding event which causes the behavior to occur more often.
    • Punishment: a negative or punishing event which causes the behavior to occur less often.
    • Within operant conditioning, the terms "positive" and "negative" are not used in their common or popular sense; positive means that something is added, and negative means something is taken away.
    • Positive reinforcement' (Reinforcement) occurs when there is a reward for a form of behavior.
    • Negative reinforcement (Escape) occurs when an aversive stimulus is removed.
  • Managerial Perspectives on Motivation

    • Managers can employ motivational theory and reinforcement tools to motivate employees and increase efficiency.
    • These frameworks can be coupled with concepts of reinforcement and punishment as tools managers use to emphasize or discourage specific behaviors.
    • These include positive and negative reinforcements and positive and negative punishments.
    • As a result, a manager must recognize what level of the hierarchy an employee is on before using reinforcement or punishment.
    • If the employee is more concerned about salary and creating enough capital to live comfortably, a manager could positively reinforce certain behaviors with bonus pay or raises.
  • Knowledge Management and Behavior Modification

    • Behavioral modification includes altering an individual's behavior through positive and negative reinforcement.
  • How Attitude Influences Behavior

    • Attitudes can positively or negatively affect a person's behavior, regardless of whether the individual is aware of the effects.
    • Attitudes can positively or negatively affect a person's behavior.
    • In much the same way, a person who displays negative attitudes (such as discontentment, boredom, etc.), will behave accordingly.
    • Ego-defensive: People have a tendency to use attitudes to protect their ego, resulting in a common negative attitude.
    • A positive work environment, job satisfaction, a reward system, and a code of conduct can all help reinforce specific behaviors.
  • Positive Reinforcement

    • Positive reinforcement is the addition of an appetitive stimulus to increase a certain behavior or response.
    • Reinforcement is a term under operant conditioning and behavioral analysis.
    • In most situations, positive reinforcement is better than punishment.
    • Positive reinforcement can also be stated as rewarding a person for the good work he or she does.
    • Evaluate the approaches and outcomes attributed to positive reinforcement methods in the workplace
  • Perspectives on Motivation

    • Motivation in the workplace is primarily concerned with improving employees' focus, often through pursuing positive incentives and avoiding negative ones.
    • Behaviorism stipulates that an employer should promote positive behavior and deter negative behavior, generally through a basic rewards system.
    • This positive reinforcement serves as a behavior modifier, motivating the employee to repeat this behavior and make more sales.
  • Fulfilling the Leading Function

    • Anyone thinking about managing a team must consider positive reinforcement.
    • The following is an example of how positive reinforcement can be used in a business setting.
    • Assume praise is a positive reinforcement for a particular employee.
    • Organizations, such as Frito-Lay, 3M, Goodrich, Michigan Bell, and Emery Air Freight, have all used reinforcement to increase productivity.
    • Empirical research covering the last 20 years suggests that reinforcement theory has a 17% increase in performance.
  • Methods of Excercising Influence

    • Considerations such as how clear the argument is made, the returns on investment for the individual being persuaded, and other positive reinforcements should increase the statistical likelihood of conversion.
    • Coercive - Coercive influences is where influence attains its negative connotation, best exemplified by totalitarian governmental bodies or other propaganda based campaigns.
  • Training Ethical Decision Making

    • Organizations use compliance and ethics programs to demonstrate and reinforce their commitment to ethical practices.
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