Physical Education A-Level
Positive and negative reinforcement
What Positive and negative reinforcement means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Positive and negative reinforcement
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Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant consequence, while negative reinforcement removes an unpleasant stimulus, both increasing the likelihood of the behaviour recurring.
Topics that use Positive and negative reinforcement
- Principles and theories of learning and performance (AQA A-Level)
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