CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When using punishment one must be sure to ____
A
use it immediately after undesired behavior
B
be calm, fair, and explained
C
be consistent
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Combine reinforcement and extinction so you can ensure there is lots of reinforcement available for desired responding. When should you use a combination of treatments? Whenever you use punishment or extinction, you should also use reinforcement to teach desirable alternative behaviors.

Detailed explanation-2: -The utilization of punishment is justified in terms of deterrence, retribution, or incapacitation. The deterrence position maintains that if the offender is punished, not only the offender by also those who see his example are deterred from further offenses.

Detailed explanation-3: -Positive punishment can be effective when it immediately follows the unwanted behavior. It works best when applied consistently.

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