For clarity these colors are like notes on a instrument, they can be combined to form chords and that is when they work best. 

Based on Don Beck's Book "Spiral Dynamics"

R+ (positive reinforcement)
R- (negative reinforcement)
P+ (positive punishment)
P- (negative punishment)

Imagine that people are like different colored candies in a jar. Some are like red candies, which like to be in charge, and some are like blue candies, which care about following rules. Other colors, like green, yellow, and orange, represent different ways of thinking and acting. When we train dogs, keep in mind, that all of the candies can use all of the methods below. The methods may be used by any color candy, but why they are using is different for each. 

Some focus only on Positive Reinforcement, meaning rewards to teach their dogs, like giving them treats, play, or praise when they do something right. This might align with the blue or green level of development, which emphasizes cooperation, empathy, and community building.

Others use Negative Reinforcement, which means taking something away that the dog doesn't like when it does something right, like stopping a loud noise or taking away leash pressure. This might align with the purple or red level, which emphasizes achievement, competition, and results.

Positive Punishment means adding something to the dog's environment that the dog doesn't like when it does something wrong, like yelling or using a spray bottle. This could align with the red or blue level, which emphasizes order, discipline, and obedience.

Finally, Negative Punishment means taking something away that the dog likes when it does something wrong, like ending playtime or taking away a toy. This could align with the orange or yellow level, which emphasizes flexibility, self-awareness, and a focus on systemic solutions.

Beige: Since this level is focused on basic survival needs, there isn't really a concept of negative reinforcement in the traditional sense.

Purple: At this level, negative reinforcement might take the form of shaming or ostracizing someone from the tribe, by removing the social acceptance or approval that they desire, until they conform to the group's cultural norms or traditions.

Red: Negative reinforcement at this level could take the form of intimidating or using physical punishment to control others, or taking away something that someone wants, until they comply with demands or expectations.

Blue: At this level, negative reinforcement might take the form of withholding religious privileges or services, by denying access to a particular religious community or ceremony, until the individual complies with the doctrine or rules.

Orange: Negative reinforcement at this level might be in the form of withholding rewards or benefits, such as bonuses or promotions, until certain goals or targets are met.

Green: At this level, negative reinforcement might be in the form of social exclusion or disapproval, by withdrawing acceptance or approval from the individual, until they conform to the group's values or beliefs.

Yellow: Negative reinforcement at this level might be in the form of missed opportunities or loss of respect from others, by withholding desirable outcomes until the individual adopts a systemic or holistic approach to problem-solving, or considers the long-term implications of their actions.