What is the difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement?
Positive reinforcement refers to the process by which we are more likely to repeat a behaviour if it results in pleasant consequences. Negative reinforcement on the other hand refers to being more likely to repeat a behaviour if it stops an unpleasant situation, e.g. a baby is given a sweet to stop them crying.
*NOTE negative reinforcment is NOT punishment.
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