Why Negative Reinforcement Isn’t What You Think It Is…

Been taught that negative reinforcement is a more socially acceptable term for a punishment? Then you've been told a lie.

Negative reinforcement is a specific behaviour strategy that is different from punishment in a number of ways. In today's episode, we share what negative enforcement actually is - and why that matters in your classroom.

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