Example of Negative Reinforcement in the Classroom:
Student is isolated socially → Student publicly misbehaves → Student’s gains others'
attention
A similar process can happen in class if a behavior, even an undesirable one, leads to a less aversive state for a
student. Social isolation, for example, can be reduced by public misbehavior, which then becomes negative
reinforcement even if a teacher tries to prevent or end it.