In Operant Conditioning, There Are a Number of Types of Rein

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Essay

In operant conditioning, there are a number of types of rein forcers and punishment that can be used to either increase or decrease behavior. Alexander's mother is trying to change his behavior in terms of teaching him to be more responsible for his fish. Alexander likes to spend all of his time playing video games, but his mother is trying to reduce the number of hours he spends playing video games and increase the number of times that he cleans his fishbowl. Currently, he is given a timeout everyday when he does not clean his fishbowl. Give an example of how his mother could attempt to change Alexander's behavior using; negative reinforcement, positive reinforcement, negative punishment, and punishment.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Triad

A concept in cognitive therapy that describes an individual's negative view of themselves, their world, and their future.

Negative View

A pessimistic perspective or outlook on life, events, or situations, often characterized by a focus on the negative aspects.

Beck

Refers to Aaron T. Beck, an American psychiatrist who is considered one of the founders of cognitive therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns.

Negative Thinking

A pattern of focusing on the worst aspects of a situation, often leading to pessimism and a lack of motivation.