what do you think of the concept of Negative, intrinsic,and positive reinforcementand could you give some examples?

Answer 1

Each of these reinforcements is valid in specific situations.

Negative reinforcement is effective when a child is running toward the street and the mother shouts "NO!" It's also useful when a child has deliberately disobeyed or has deviated from his usual good behavior.

Intrinsic reinforcement needs to be taught. Children learn this over time.

Positive reinforcement is often the best tactic. It's human nature to respond positively to praise. I've seen teachers commend a specific child by saying, "I like the way Johnny is standing still and listening." It works.

Most of us learn from a combination of these techniques.

When my daughter Shelley was in first grade, occasionally she did a paper all wrong. Her teacher would end it back to her, telling her to redo it (negative reinforcement). But later in the day the teacher would give her extra positive reinforcement. These two techniques helped Shelley develop her own intrinsic motivations to achieve.

Answer 2

In psychological terms, negative reinforcement increases the probability of responding by taking away an aversive stimulus. This is in contrast to punishment, which involves giving an aversive stimulus or taking away a positive reinforcer. For example, if a rat gets rid of an electric shock by pushing a lever, the lever pushing is reinforced. If a person is doing something that is unintentionally painful to the child, crying or saying "It hurts" could get the person to quit. Whichever is used becomes negatively reinforced.

Intrinsic reinforcement is when the act itself is reinforcing. It does not require some outside reinforcement. Children playing are being intrinsically reinforced for that activity.

I agree with Ms. Sue on positive reinforcement. Praise, hugging or giving any desired stimulus would be positive reinforcement.