Positive Reinforcement

Classroom exercise on positive reinforcement:

One individual must exit the room. Now decide on a task which that individual will complete, such as finding a particular book. Then choose a non-verbal way of reinforcing that task, such as clapping your hands.

Invite the person to come back into the room and let them try and complete the task. But don’t give any instructions!

Every time they are on the right track in regards to completing the task, clap your hands louder.

If they move away from performing the task, reduce your applause, or stop it entirely.

Once the person understands what they are supposed to do, let them explain the task. Did they get it right?

You are to write the assignment up in no more than 2 pages explaining your positive reinforcement activity in detail.