CONSEQUENCES Consistent use of consequences such as: timeouts and taking away privileges—helps eliminate unwanted behavior. Be sure to talk with your child so they understand why the behavior was not appropriate. List 3 consequences you can use to discourage the child’s unwanted behavior. REWARDS Rewarding appropriate behavior is even more effective than giving consequences for unwanted behavior. Rewards don’t have to be elaborate or expensive. Positive attention (a smile, kind words, or a hug) is a great reward that can be used every day.
- Conduct this behavioural theory experiment by associating this activity to any child you are related at home, whether a younger sibling, a cousin or a relative’s child, or a neighbour’s child that is within 2 to 10 years of age.
- List down your answers in the empty space in the box as you have observed.
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UNWANTED BEHAVIOR Before attempting to change a behavior, it should be clearly defined. Identify specific actions instead of broad ideas (e.g. “hitting”, “using curse words” instead of “being bad”). Describe one to three of a child’s behaviors you would like to change. |
Replacement Behaviors Teach a child appropriate behaviors to replace the unwanted behavior. For example, “taking deep breaths” or “counting to 10” could replace “hitting others” when angry.
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CONSEQUENCES Consistent use of consequences such as: timeouts and taking away privileges—helps eliminate unwanted behavior. Be sure to talk with your child so they understand why the behavior was not appropriate. List 3 consequences you can use to discourage the child’s unwanted behavior. |
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- LEARNING INSIGHTS: What have you learned from this activity? And, how does this exercise apply to real-life situations?
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