Many people confuse negative reinforcement with punishment, but these are two different concepts. Negative reinforcement can be used as a strategy to encourage specific behaviors. You probably already ...

Another one of my pet peeves is the fact that many people – civilians and scientists alike – use the phrase “negative reinforcement” to mean “punishment.” The two are not at all the same; in fact, ...

This palomino looks ready to learn! Source: Xiang Gao/Unsplash Animal training leans toward positive reinforcement (PR) for many reasons. It teaches good behavior in ways that are safer, more pleasant ...