What does negative punishment involve?

Negative punishment involves the removal of a desirable stimulus or outcome in response to an undesired behavior, thereby decreasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future. For instance, if a child who is consistently misbehaving loses privileges such as screen time or the use of a favorite toy, this loss is intended to discourage the misbehavior.

The key aspect of negative punishment is the focus on reducing undesirable behaviors through the loss of something enjoyable or valued by the individual. This method contrasts with other approaches that might involve providing rewards or reinforcing positive behaviors, which are not applicable in the context of negative punishment.