Behavior that is rewarded is repeated. And the reverse.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Actions that receive positive outcomes are likely to occur again; those punished will decrease.
- In plain terms
- You repeat what gets rewarded and stop what gets punished.
- What can you take from it?
- Reward desired behaviors to encourage them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What behaviors are you rewarding?
- Are your incentives clear?
Another view
Not all behavior is driven by immediate rewards.
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