Natural reinforcers don’t need to be delivered by anyone as a “reward”, because they’re just … See more

Social reinforcers are rewards in the form of social approval, praise, or recognition. For example, even if you don’t receive any money, getting publicly recognized for your contributio… See more

Tangible reinforcers are actual, physical rewards. These could be anything from candy or toys for children, to a raise or a promotion for adults. Experts warn that when peopl… See more

Token reinforcers are similar to tangible reinforcers, but the actual reward may be more representative than something of actual value. For example, stickers on a chart are a… See more

For example, you might laugh when a child makes an inappropriate joke. Even if you tell the child to stop making these jokes, your laughing has offered them some social reinforcem… See more

Don’t depend entirely on tangible reinforcement to influence behavior. Social and natural reinforcers like praise and attention can be much more powerful. See more