natural and logical consequences for behaviour
overview
positive consequences reinforce and strengthen a behaviour, while negative consequences help reduce or eliminate a behaviour. learning through experiencing consequences is much more powerful than through a lecture or punishment. using consequences for misbehaviour is an effective teaching method for dealing with behaviour problems in children and teens.
natural and logical consequences can help with behaviour change.
- natural consequences.
these are the experiences that naturally follow a choice or behaviour. for example, going out in cold weather without a coat naturally leads to feeling cold.
- logical consequences.
these are consequences chosen to follow behaviours that violate the acceptable behaviour within a family or other group. these consequences are set up to logically follow when a person breaks family rules, values, or acceptable behaviours. for example, a young child who throws a toy may be required to take a time-out to calm down and think about their behaviour. an older child might lose a privilege for unacceptable behaviour.
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current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
clinical review board
all healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
