Definition:
In behaviorism, positive punishment occurs when a negative consequence is applied in response to an undesired behavior. Other behaviors are ignored. Over time, positive punishment can decrease the likelihood that the behavior will continue.
Examples:
Julia has a social phobia that causes her to skip meetings where she might have to speak. She decides that every time she skips a meeting, she will have to do an extra hour of paperwork. The extra paperwork is a positive punishment for avoiding the meeting.
