Operant conditioning is one of the most commonly-used behaviorist techniques. Who hasn’t seen a parent give a child a treat after
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Operant conditioning is one of the most commonly-used behaviorist techniques. Who hasn’t seen a parent give a child a treat after doing a good job? Have you ever noticed how a well-timed frown or raised eyebrow from a parent can stop a child’s misbehavior in its tracks? Employers often give raises with the hope of maintaining good employees. That gold star or “Good work!” from a teacher is often designed to bolster performance. These are all examples of operant conditioning at work! Since operant conditioning is so prevalent, it is important to be able use it well. Therefore, for this Assignment, you will write a 4-6 page essay that describes how you would apply operant conditioning to a specific case.
Select one of the following behaviors:
● Teaching a puppy to stop biting
● Getting a teenager to clean his/her room
● Working with a child on the autism spectrum to make eye contact with an adult
● Working with a client to reduce self-injury behavior
In your essay, be sure to do the following:
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