Example of Negative Reinforcement: Seatbelt Alarm

Example of Negative Reinforcement: Horse Training

A child is afraid of the dark and cries every night when the lights are turned off. To stop the crying, the parent leaves a nightlight on. The parent observes that as long as the nightlight is on, the child no longer cries. Consequently, the parent decides to use the nightlight every night. Which statement best explains why the parent's behavior of using the nightlight is strengthened?

A child is afraid of the dark and cries every night when the lights are turned off. To stop the crying, the parent leaves a nightlight on. The parent observes that as long as the nightlight is on, the child no longer cries. Consequently, the parent decides to use the nightlight every night. Which statement best explains why the parent's behavior of using the nightlight is strengthened?

Negative Reinforcement in Seatbelt Systems

Negative Reinforcement in Horse Training

Negative Reinforcement vs. Punishment

Comparison of Negative Reinforcement and Punishment