The following passage from the Counterpoint essay (paragraph 16) mainly shows that ...
Skinner defined motivation in terms of such reinforcement, explaining
that behavior that receives reinforcement will recur, and behavior that
receives punishment will cease to occur. Reinforcement may be positive,
as in the addition of something pleasant such as praise or treats. It may
be negative, as in the removal of something unpleasant when a certain
behavior occurs. Punishment, too, may involve application of something
unfavorable or removal of something favorable.
O There is no direct correlation between incentives and learning
O Although positive reinforcement works, it is relatively ineffective if it isn't
coupled with negative consequences.
O The use of either positive or negative reinforcement is an effective teaching
tool.
when a punishment is used to stop negative behavior, it makes the recipient
feel ashamed and causes them to stop the behavior

You are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on one of the 4 prompts and what you have read and learned in this module. these are your options: 1. how do the events of "the white umbrella" teach the narrator a lesson about shame and acceptance? 2. what role does creativity play in "the bat-poet"? 3. how does the character of squeaky change over the course of "raymond's run"? 4. discuss the influences of older family members on the protagonists and speakers in the stories and poems of this unit. you are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on what you have read and learned in this module. your final submission should meet the following requirements. • submit completed pre-writing and outline documents. • write an essay that contains an introduction with hook and thesis statement, supporting paragraphs with evidence and at least one quotation, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and reviews main points. • use transitions appropriate to the pattern of organization. • use vocabulary to create tone and voice. • cite primary source (quotation). • submit completed revision checklist. • vary sentence structure. • create sentences with parallel structures. • use technology in the writing process.