Rewarding A while hoping for B refers to reinforcing negative behavior while positive behavior is ignored or punished.

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Rewarding negative behavior (A) while hoping for positive behavior (B) to emerge is a common mistake in behavior modification. This can lead to unintentionally reinforcing negative behavior and failing to encourage positive behavior. Positive behavior should be consistently rewarded, and negative behavior should be ignored or punished accordingly to encourage positive habits.

Rewarding a While Hoping for B Refers to Reinforcing Negative