When it comes to operant conditioning, it is where an individual learns from the consequences of their behavior. These consequences may be positive or negative and can be considered a reinforcement or a punishment. The example given in the video for positive reinforcement is based on doing well on a test and getting rewarded with money. This is a great example because you are increasing your knowledge and earning a great incentive. The example in the video for negative reinforcement is one that some may be able to relate to. An example would be something your parents want you to do, such as cleaning your room, and they just do not stop nagging you about it. So the negative reinforcement would be cleaning your room so that you do not have to listen to your parents complain about the mess. When it comes to the punishment portion of operant conditioning, this can get a little tricky. I remember being a kid and when your older siblings or your parents tell you to not do something you automatically want to do it. I remember our front door had a storm door on it and the glass had broke for some reason. My mother of course told me to not touch the broken glass. What did I do? I decided to test the waters. I ended up getting glass in my hand. This is a great example of positive punishment because I was in pain and learned my lesson to not play with broken glass. Negative punishment is one I have witnessed a good friend of mine do with their son. He is typically a straight-A student but every once in a while he just gives up and his grades deteriorate. Her way of getting him back on track is taking away all his electronics. So this includes his XBOX, TV, laptop, and cell phone. Leaving him no choice but to focus on schoolwork because he does not have his "necessities" that end up distracting him. 

Putting operant conditioning into real-life situations has made it easier to understand the differences than when they compare it to lab rats in textbooks. Being able to reflect on my life and see how my friends parent their kids gives me a better insight into this form of behaviorism.