Reinforcement and Punishment to Influence Teenagers' Behaviour

Parenting teenagers can be a headache to many parents. The differences in mindset and life experience may create a gap between the parents and their children in communication and mutual understanding.

In order to correcting and shaping the children's behaviors, many parents apply reinforcement (to strengthen or increase the probability of a good behaviour) and punishment (to weaken or decrease the probability of a bad behaviour).

Here present some studies and discussions about the reinforcement and punishment that parents can use to influence the behaviour of their teenage children. Operant Conditioning - Positive and Negative Reinforcement and Punishment. Operant Conditioning - Positive and Negative Reinforcement and Punishment. Reinforcement vs Punishment Psychology [Examples]

Reinforcement and punishment are often used as parenting tools to modify children’s behavior.

Let’s review the difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement, and the difference in outcomes between them. The Difference Between Positive And Negative Reinforcement In behavioral psychology, reinforcement is the introduction of a favorable condition that will make the desired behavior more likely to happen, continue or strengthen in the future​1​.

Reinforcement vs Punishment Psychology [Examples] 12 Examples of Positive Punishment & Negative Reinforcement. You might be thinking that “positive punishment” sounds like an oxymoron, after all, how can punishment be positive?

Not many people “like” punishment, right? The disconnect in understanding this concept comes from the usage of the word “positive;” here at PositivePsychology.com, we generally use the term “positive” to refer to things that are inherently good, things that are life-giving, and things that promote thriving and flourishing. The concept of positive punishment comes from a very different era and a very different perspective on psychology; namely, the 1930s and behaviorism. So, what actually is positive punishment and how does it relate to parenting, teaching, and even the workplace?

Examples of Positive Punishment and Negative Reinforcement. Punished by Rewards?: A Conversation with Alfie Kohn. September 1995 A Conversation with Alfie Kohn By Ron Brandt.

Punished by Rewards? Parenting Tips: Rewards and Punishments for Kids. Good Parenting Techniques. Emotional and Physical Rewards and Punishments. Three Ways to Change Your Parenting in the Teenage Years. “Wow.

Ugh. That’s amazing!” This is the usual wide-eyed response when people hear that I have four teenagers. Sometimes people grimace, like the mere thought of it is a bitter pill. Young children and teenagers have very different needs. An Integration of Family and School on Strengthening the Character of Teenager in Indonesia: It’s a Must. An Integration of Family and School on Strengthening the Character of Teenager in Indonesia: It’s a Must. Parenting styles and bullying. The mediating role of parental psychological aggression and physical punishment.

Parenting styles and bullying. The mediating role of parental psychological aggression and physical punishment. Conclusions.