When a Child Comes in with a Good Report Card

question 66

Short Answer

When a child comes in with a good report card or a drawing from school, what might the parent say that reflects praise rather than encouragement?

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A type of learning where behavior is controlled through consequences, including reinforcement which encourages behavior and punishment which discourages it.

Emitted Behavior

Behavior that is performed as a response to a specific stimulus or environment, often spontaneous or voluntary.

Social Learning Theorists

Researchers who emphasize the role of observation, imitation, and modeling in acquiring new behaviors.

Generalization

The process of applying information or conclusions from specific instances to broader contexts or situations.