Brigitte Is a New Mother and Is Trying to Decide

question 21

Essay

Brigitte is a new mother and is trying to decide whether she will use physical punishment.Explain the findings of Gershoff's meta-analysis to parents like Brigitte.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between different stimuli, even if they are similar, often used in the context of learning and behavior modification techniques.

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety by gradually exposing the individual to the feared object or situation in a controlled way.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique that involves pairing a positive stimulus with a fear-evoking stimulus to reduce the fearful response.