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Positive Reinforcement 101: Answers to Some of Your FAQs
Reinforcement is a great way to reward your child for good behavior. When rewards follow desired behavior, they can help boost your child’s self-esteem and character development, and increase the likelihood the behavior will be repeated.
Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions related to positive reinforcement.
1. What types of reinforcers are there?
2. How do I choose a reinforcer?
Reinforcers should be age-appropriate. Watch and listen to see what motivates your child. What activities does he like? Who does he enjoy playing with? Monitor him to see if a reinforcer is working or if a new one is necessary.
3. How can I be successful at positive reinforcement?
4. Aren’t I bribing my child by giving positive reinforcement?
No. A bribe influences a behavior before it happens (i.e., when you give your child a toy first and then he promises to behave). Reinforcers are provided after your child engages in the appropriate behavior. Reinforcers are planned and systematic and are given to elicit a change in behavior long-term.