Q Class Discussion - Negative Reinforcement versus Punishment Students confuse these concepts all the time. See if you can catch the difference between Negative Reinforcement and Punishment... (Turn up your volume) Reinforcements and Punishments Concept Chart Stimulus Give Take Away Pleasant Positive Reinforcement Negative Punishment Unpleasant/Aversive Positive Punishment Negative Reinforcement Reinforcement is always used to increase a behavior. Punishment is used to decrease a behavior. The following article gives examples: The Difference between Positive/Negative Reinforcement and Positive/Negative Punishment Do you have any experiences with reinforcement or punishment? In a 75-100 word reply, give an example of Positive or Negative Reinforcement or Punishment from your experience. Respond to at least two other students, also in 75-100 words. Note: Click the options button in the upper right corner to see the rubric for this exercise.