Reinforcement is used to strengthen a behavior and increase the chances the desired behavior will continue in the future. The way in which reinforcement is used can differ from situation to situation, and may depend on the desired behavior. This assignment has you work with your team to determine how reinforcement, both positive and negative, is used within an applied setting.
Imagine your team has been asked to present to a high school psychology class on how behavioral principles are used in different settings.
Choose one setting in which to apply principles of behavior. Settings include schools, hospitals, prisons, or businesses.
Evaluate the use of various types of reinforcement in the chosen setting.
NOTE: Create a 5 slide (not counting the title and reference slides) Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation to show to the high school psychology class. Ensure you:
Provide a brief overview of the setting you have chosen.
Describe how reinforcement is used in this setting, including the different methods.
Provide the results of your evaluation on reinforcement, and include the effectiveness of methods used in modifying behavior.
Propose ideas for making reinforcement in this setting more effective.