A conventional probability of defined outcomes
raises the prospect of certain behaviors if there is a well-established
contingency pattern between them. If you know that action A is going to root
action B (which already is something you deeply desire) it’s natural for you to
follow that particular behavior pattern. Behaviorism is a well-researched but quite a convoluted
science. Nonetheless, its practical implications are as lucid as common sense. An action
that brings favorable outcomes usually reinforces itself. And behaviors that need to be reinforced get implanted according to the strategies that have been used to cement them. There are several reasons why humans behave the way they do. These ought to be suitably understood to improve conduct. We know the 4 typical
behavior modification paradigms:
- Action followed by reward should lead to repetition of that action
- Behavior succeeded by punishment must decrease its frequency
- Deeds that prevent negative consequences tend to get reinforced
- Actions that cease positive outcomes should diminish themselves
