Explain why using operant conditioning is a more effective strategy than using classical conditioning to obtain the desired behavioral outcome. And what type of consequence will be more effective in modifying Tommy’s behavior, reinforcement or punishment? Why?
Learning ( General Psychology)
Imagine you are the parent of Tommy, an eleven-year-old boy. He is a good child and rarely gets into trouble. He maintains good grades at school and is a responsible big brother, always keeping a watchful eye out for his little sister. In his free time, Tommy loves playing video games. He would play them every day, all day long if allowed, but you have set a rather strict time limit. Tommy can only play video games for one hour through the week and two hours each day over the weekend.
Your one frustration with Tommy is his constant forgetting to take out the trash on Mondays and Thursdays. This is his one and only household chore. Most often it is you that must take out the trash and bring in the empty cans. Tommy apologizes for forgetting and explains how he will remember next time. However, next time repeats the process of forgetting and apologizing.
- Explain why using operant conditioning is a more effective strategy than using classical conditioning to obtain the desired behavioral outcome. And what type of consequence will be more effective in modifying Tommy’s behavior, reinforcement or punishment? Why?
Trending now
This is a popular solution!
Step by step
Solved in 3 steps
