Negative Reinforcement: The Last Word in Discipline.

Gaddis, R. G.

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ERIC Number: EJ229239

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Publication Date: 1980-Apr

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Negative Reinforcement: The Last Word in Discipline.

Gaddis, R. G.

Clearing House, v53 n8 p365-66 Apr 1980

The author attempts to clarify the difference between punishment and negative reinforcement and suggests that negative reinforcement should be used only as a last resort as a disciplinary tool. (KC)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Definitions, Discipline, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Negative Reinforcement, Opinions, Punishment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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