By manipulating environmental stimuli, we can influence learning. A behavior followed by a reinforcer will come to have a higher probability of occurrence in that stimulus situation. Reinforcement q Change in a stimulus state that increases the behavior that precedes it. High Grade q Smile Negative Reinforcement q better called stimulus removal reinforcement. You were good this pm, you don t have to stay after school tonight.
Stimuli become discrimative cues for particular behaviors.
A reinforcer follows every response. Sally s parents are getting a divorce and they fight a lot. They have been drug users and have often ignored Sally although they haven t physically or sexually abused her. Sally never stays on task. Every time, Mr. Smith yells at her, sits her down in her chair, tells her to shape up.