These are the options at your disposal: •Positive reinforcement. When a behavior is followed by something rewarding, it’s more likely to be repeated. This is known as positive reinforcement. Your attention, approval, and praise are powerfully reinforcing. You could also set up a reward system in which your teen can earn an allowance or privileges by completing specified tasks. •Negative reinforcement. When a behavior is followed by the removal of something unpleasant, it’s also more likely to be repeated. This is known as negative reinforcement. For example, let’s say you tell your teen to
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