Term

Providing feedback & reinforcement

Definition

are key strategies for building motivation

Term

Behavior Modification

Definition

Applying principles of + or – reinforcement to help produce desirable behaviors & eliminate undesirable ones; Means of structuring performance environment through reinforcement

Term

Reinforcement

Definition

Key to behavior change; Any stimulus, event, or condition whose presentation immediately follows a response & increases frequency of that response; Could be tangible reward (trophy, medal) or intangible reward (praise from coach); Helps performers stay task-oriented & motivated