Reinforcement and punishment play a big role in how we act. Here's a simple breakdown of how they work:

• Reinforcement can be both positive and negative, and it helps increase the chances of a behavior happening again.

  • Positive reinforcement: This means adding something nice, like giving a compliment, which makes people want to do the good thing again.
  • Negative reinforcement: This means taking away something unpleasant, like saying you don't have to do chores. This also makes people want to keep doing the good behavior.

• Punishment usually helps decrease behaviors we don't want.

  • Positive punishment: This is when you add something unwanted, like giving a scolding, to stop a bad action.
  • Negative punishment: This is when you take away something fun, like screen time, to stop unwanted behavior.

These strategies connect with our feelings and help shape our habits over time!