2) Second Assignment

 

 

 

 

 

1. It is my opinion that stimulus control can be clarified in human bx by certain examples: a driver stopping at a red light, waking up at a specified time with an alarm clock, a person answering the phone when it rings. I don’t feel it describes human bx well because these occurrences are not absolutes. People run red lights, hit snooze on the alarm (or turn it off), and a person may screen their calls with an answering service/machine. Human bx is driven by many factors of which I am uneducated, but would conjecture, motivational and instinctual drives to play a larger role than stimulus control. 

 

2. A) Change the motivation of the child to stop him from mistreating the family dog. Pay particular attention to the child when the child is in the dog’s presence and encourage positive interaction. You may want to verbally instruct the child on proper etiquette with the pet and congratulate him on being kind with the pet. You could reward him with teaching him extra’s, such as walking the dog with your supervision. 

 

2. B) Negative reinforcement may be implemented to stop the child from mistreating the family pet. Clearly explain which bx’s are acceptable around the family pet. Tighten supervision of the child and if the child mistreats the family pet /c unwanted bx, immediately remove him from the pet’s location and/or verbally rebuke the bx.

 

  Why is the child mistreating the pet anyway? and in what way?