It's a method of replacing undesirable behaviors with more desirable ones using either positive or negative reinforcement. In the world of psychology it's often quite successfully used to treat OCD, ADHD, phobias, bed-wetting, several different anxiety disorders, and other things.
This idea originated from B.F. Skinner who introduced it to us in 1938 via his book, The Behavior of Organisms. He believed that behavior could be shaped and molded by reinforcement or the lack thereof also known as operant conditioning.
Positive reinforcement is one behavior modification technique. It includes using rewards to encourage certain behaviors. In behavior therapy, it is common for the therapist to draw up a contract with the client establishing the terms of the reward system. ie... If the mouse rings the bell a piece of cheese is dropped into his cage.
Negative reinforcement is also used in behavior modification. It uses a negative reinforcer to bring about certain behaviors. a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus. ie... A husband closes the toilet seat to avoid an argument with his wife (the argument is the negative outcome that's removed).
Behavior modification can also discourage unwanted behavior with punishment. People often mistake negative reinforcement with punishment. In fact they are not at all the same thing. Negative reinforcement involves the removal of a negative condition in order to strengthen a behavior. Punishment, on the other hand, involves either presenting or taking away a stimulus in order to weaken a behavior. ie... when a child backtalks Mom, their phone is abruptly taken away for 24 hours.
Now, how does this translate to being a Mistress???
Most who take on a submissive/slave have what is considered a training period. As each Master/Mistress is different in their desires, wants, needs, likes, and dislikes they will train those who serve them in the way they want to specifically be served. (whewwww that was a wordy sentence) These behavior modifications are often used to do just that. One, two, or all three can be used in training.
I Myself, use the three but tend to replace punishment with discipline. However, I realize there are times I understand that a more severe punishment is due rather than a discipline. More often than not I particularly like to use the positive reinforcement method... it' just suits Me much more. I will simply love you into obedience -winks- (I suppose that's another blog topic... how to wear them down with love).
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