Ep. 60: Is It Positive Reinforcement or Punishment? Let’s Settle the Debate

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Ep. 60: Is It Positive Reinforcement or Punishment? Let’s Settle the Debate

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Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran, Sami Brown, Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran, and Sami Brown에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran, Sami Brown, Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran, and Sami Brown 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.

This episode started as a quick Misfit Minute—but it turned into a deep dive, so we made it a full one. Inspired by that iconic Big Bang Theory clip with Sheldon and the chocolates, we break down a question behavior folks love to debate:
👉 Is it positive reinforcement... or positive punishment?

We walk through a simple way to understand the four terms:
Positive/Negative Reinforcement and Positive/Negative Punishment
…without getting stuck in jargon, so you can apply it in real situations, not just pass a test.
🔑 Key Takeaways
✅ Behavior terms like “positive” and “negative” aren’t value judgments—they describe what’s added or removed
✅ You must define the target behavior first before labeling an intervention
✅ Positive reinforcement = behavior increases + something added
✅ Negative reinforcement = behavior increases + something removed
✅ Positive punishment = behavior decreases + something added
✅ Negative punishment = behavior decreases + something removed
✅ Yes, the Sheldon chocolate clip is still relevant—and worth discussing
📚 Resources and Ideas
📌 Download the flow chart from the episode
🧩 Use it for quick reference in team meetings, FBAs, or your BCBA exam prep
🖼️ Join the conversation in our Facebook group to share your interpretation of the Sheldon example!
📌 Related Episodes:
– Ep. 18: Behavior Management Basics
– Ep. 45: Must-Read Behavior Books for Teachers and BCBAs
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