You is likely to be questioning why behavior-specific reward is a subject I usually focus on? Nicely, it occurs to be one of many CHEAPEST and MOST EFFECTIVE methods in your optimistic reinforcement toolbox? Do you discover that saying “good job” on a regular basis feels uninteresting and insincere? All you want are a number of key parts, and you may step up your reward recreation!

Let’s begin with a fast evaluate…

Habits-specific reward consists of the verbal acknowledgment of a fascinating habits, offering the recipient with speedy consideration and suggestions. Since reward features as a type of optimistic reinforcement (for most individuals), it additionally will increase the chance that the optimistic habits will happen once more sooner or later.

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Why is behavior-specific reward necessary?

At first, as I discussed above, reward prices nothing, can happen anyplace, and is fast and straightforward to ship. Moreover, analysis has proven that giving particular reward strengthens interpersonal relationships and will increase on-task habits. The hot button is getting the “magic” equation excellent!

Habits-specific reward ought to embody three foremost parts.

First, begin with the kid’s title. Then make a optimistic assertion (that is the place your “good job” kind phrase comes into play.) Lastly, finish with a remark concerning the noticed fascinating habits.

Let me present you an instance and a non-example. Right here is the state of affairs: You ask your baby to go upstairs and brush their tooth earlier than mattress. They determined to stall for a couple of minutes earlier than finally retreating to the toilet as you instructed.

Non-Instance(s): “Good Job.” This assertion is lacking further details about what was good about that sequence of occasions, subsequently, chances are you’ll inadvertently reinforce Jack’s habits of stalling earlier than mattress.

In an effort to give habits particular reward, you would possibly say one thing like, “Jack, I’m actually happy with the best way you got here upstairs to brush your tooth earlier than mattress.” On this instance you’ll be able to clearly see all three parts. The kid’s title (Jack), the optimistic assertion (I’m actually proud), and the noticed fascinating habits (got here upstairs to brush your tooth).

Conversely, for those who had merely stated, “Good job” you would possibly discover that you simply inadvertently reinforce Jack’s habits of stalling earlier than mattress. Moreover, for those who draw consideration to the truth that Jack stalled for a couple of minutes earlier than going upstairs, it’s potential that you find yourself offering optimistic reinforcement to the non-desirable habits as an alternative.

Don’t neglect that behavior-specific reward is best when it’s delivered a minimum of 4 instances extra ceaselessly than a correction. Click on right here to learn extra about utilizing the 4:1 ratio of optimistic reward.

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