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Understand the differences between positive and negative reinforcement from "summary" of Don't Shoot the Dog! by Karen Pryor

Positive reinforcement means that something is added to the situation, whereas negative reinforcement means that something is taken away. Both types of reinforcement increase the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future. Positive reinforcement involves adding a pleasant stimulus after a behavior, making it more likely that the behavior will happen again. Negative reinforcement, on the other hand, involves removing an unpleasant stimulus after a behavior, also making it more likely that the behavior will be repeated. Positive reinforcement is often more effective than negative reinforcement because it is more pleasant and motivating for the individual. Positive reinforcement creates a feeling of success and achievement, which encourages the individual to continue performing the desired behavior. In contrast, negative reinforcement can create feelings of fea...
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    Karen Pryor

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