Behavior can be modified in many different methods. Of the many methods, schedules and procedures that come to mind four of these methods or contingencies for behavior spark the most basic of ideas. Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement, Positive Punishers and Negative Punishers. When looking at Positive and Negative Reinforces and Punishers it is important not to associate the words with value judgments. When using these words in a training capacity they should be viewed as …showed first 75 words of 505 total…

…showed last 75 words of 505 total…that behavior occurring again under the same circumstances. When a child “talks back” to his/her parents, the child may lose the privilege of watching a favorite TV show. The loss of viewing privileges will act as a negative punisher and decrease the likelihood of the child talking back in the future. When presented correctly the above methods can successfully modify a subject’s behavior. One should also consider which method best suits their subject.