Premack's principle
Premack's principle is the observation that preferred behaviors can be used to reinforce unpreferred behaviors.
Formally stated it is as follows: high-probability behaviors (those performed frequently under conditions of free choice) can be used to reinforce low-probability behaviors.
For example, telling a child that if they want pudding they must finish all their main. Or that they can go out and play once they have finished their homework.
Formally stated it is as follows: high-probability behaviors (those performed frequently under conditions of free choice) can be used to reinforce low-probability behaviors.
For example, telling a child that if they want pudding they must finish all their main. Or that they can go out and play once they have finished their homework.
