Some of the most common tools parents and teachers use for managing children’s behaviors are rewards and punishments. While these methods tend to lose effectiveness as a child ages, there are times ...

Another one of my pet peeves is the fact that many people – civilians and scientists alike – use the phrase “negative reinforcement” to mean “punishment.” The two are not at all the same; in fact, ...

A "punisher" is defined as an event that follows a given response and reduces the future rate of that behavior. For example, if a child has their video game taken away for not completing their ...

Think negative reinforcement means punishment? Wrong. Think OCD is just about being tidy? Wrong again. Here are 5 psychology misconceptions everyone gets wrong—and the truth behind them. More Than 200 ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Motivating employees comes down to two methods: positive and negative reinforcement. Leaders either warn employees about punishments, ...

At the core of reinforcement learning is the concept that the optimal behavior or action is reinforced by a positive reward. Similar to toddlers learning how to walk who adjust actions based on the ...