Operant conditioning

Discussion board

Include the following:

  • Describe operant conditioning.
  • Select one of the following situations from everyday life in which learning (i.e. a relatively permanent change in behavior) is desirable.
  • Topic is Biggs Boss wants his employees to arrive on time.

Prepare a behavior modification plan in which you effectively utilize operant conditioning principles to change the behavior of the targeted individual(s).

  • Clearly identify and describe suitable reinforcers or punishers to attain your desired outcome.  
  • Example:
      • If he eats his vegetables, I could apply a positive reinforcer by adding something he does like, such as screen time; alternatively, I could apply a negativereinforcer by taking away something he does not like, such as one of his weekly chores.
      • If he does not eat his vegetables, I could apply a positive punisher by adding something he does not like, such as a new weekly chore; alternatively, I could apply a negative punisher by taking away something he does like, such as screen time.
    • Defend your use of reinforcement and/or punishment as applied to the scenario.  Why did you choose it?  Why do you expect it to work?
    • Apply your knowledge of ethical considerations as relevant to operant conditioning.
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