Skinner’s Theory and Behavioral Analysis of Personality Development
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Evaluate Skinner's theory and Behavioral Analysis of Personality Development
Apply content to real life experiences
Practice and enhance critical thinking skills.
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Step 1
Please answer the question focused on Skinner's theory. 9-10 sentences long
It has become commonly accepted, at least in psychology, that children should never receive positive punishment (e.g., a spanking). Instead, parents should use negative punishment (e.g., a timeout) and then redirect their child’s behavior in positive ways. How does this compare to how you were punished, and do you agree that this is always true? 9-10 sentences long.
Please integrate skinner's theory in your post.
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Discussion: Skinner’s Theory and Behavioral Analysis of Personality Development.
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Discussion: Skinner’s Theory and Behavioral Analysis of Personality Development.
Skinner argued that actions result from a determining concept of reinforcement and punishment, creating an impact that motivates and demoralize specific actions. In today's world, negative punishment such as timeout and reinforcement have been accepted in psychology to enhance good behaviors compared to positive punishment. Conversely, positive punishment such as spanking, hitting, and scolding is highly discouraged due to aggression, antisocial behavior, and cognitive and mental health issues. Notably, negative punishment and reinforcement encourage good behaviors as children are not motivated to be in a...
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