Question

you observe a parent yelling
o!\ to a child who is screaming for candy in a supermarket. given what youve learned about operant conditioning, can you predict how both the parent and the child will respond in similar future situations? what would be a better alternative to yelling
o!\? identify the type of reinforcement(s) you would use to shape both the childs and parents responses to create a better outcome.

Explanation:

Answer:

Discipline: Social Science
Sub - field: Psychology
(a) The child may continue to scream in future similar situations if the parent's "No!" is not consistently followed by effective punishment or alternative positive reinforcement. The parent may become more frustrated and continue to use yelling as a response if it has not been replaced by a more effective strategy.
(b) A better alternative could be positive reinforcement for good behavior. For the child, offering a small reward (like a sticker or a small treat) for not screaming and listening to the parent. For the parent, self - reinforcement like feeling good about using a calm approach. This is positive reinforcement for both parties.