Author Question: B. F. Skinner applied operant conditioning procedures to both education and childrearing. His model ... (Read 46 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

B. F. Skinner applied operant conditioning procedures to both education and childrearing. His model suggested that:

A. Like Adler, it was the outcome in the form of a reinforcer that really controlled and determined behavior
B. Continuous reinforcement was the strongest kind and that intermittent reinforcement should only be used when parents were away
C. Behaviors were shaped holistically, focusing on the whole of the desired behavior rather than confusing children by breaking the behavior into smaller approximations
D. Punishment had no effect on childrens behavior and should never be used

Question 2

Rudolf Dreikurs approach to child psychology:

A. Was based on understanding mistaken goals rather than looking for causes for behavior in early childhood experiences
B. Replaced arbitrary punishments with natural and logical consequences
C. Required a democratic atmosphere based on what today would be called authoritative-responsive parenting. Dreikurs relied on encouragement for child growth and development
D. All of the above