Socially mediated positive reinforcementPositive reinforcement occurs when a behavior is followed by the addition of a stimulus (a reinforcer) that increases the likelihood that the behavior will happen again in the future. In positive rein... More is a type of reinforcementReinforcement is a fundamental concept in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavioral psychology. It refers to any consequence that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood that the behavior... More where the addition of a socially mediated stimulusStimulus is defined as any change in the environment or form of energy that affects an organism’s behavior or physiological state. Stimuli can be external or internal, and they can el... More (like attention, praise, or access to a tangible object) after a behaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living organisms engage in, which can be observed, measured, and analyzed. It encompasses all interactions an organism has with its environment, inc... More increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in similar circumstances.
Example:
Let’s say a child completes their homework, and their parent immediately praises them by saying, “Great job! I’m so proud of you!” As a result, the child is more likely to complete their homework in the future because they enjoyed receiving praise and attention. In this case, the parent’s praise acts as social-mediated positive reinforcement for the homework-completing behavior.
Reinforcement, Automatic Positive ReinforcementAutomatic positive reinforcement occurs when a behavior is strengthened because it directly produces a reinforcing stimulus, without the involvement of another person. The reinforcement is intrinsic t... More