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, ...

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 ...

This palomino looks ready to learn! Source: Xiang Gao/Unsplash Animal training leans toward positive reinforcement (PR) for many reasons. It teaches good behavior in ways that are safer, more pleasant ...