Question

In a hypothetical psychology internship, you have encountered a child with destructive tendencies. She bites herself, her dog, and your bag of supplies. Being afraid for her safety and your own well-being, you institute a plan to change her behavior. Suggest a punishment, with her possible reactions to that punishment. Then, try substituting an alternative behavior by reinforcing an incompatible response. Label the antecedent stimulus for the biting response, Punishment I or II, escape or avoidance, and the reinforcement for the new named response. What do you consider to be the best theory or method for improving this child’s behavior?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

PUNISHMENT.

I would put pepper on the skin of the dog and ask her 2 come play with the puppy know full well that she would attempt to bite the dog. When she bites it, her mouth would start hurting her. Then she would shriek and cry.

I could also have her bite through an ice cube, shredding a sheet, snapping a rubber band, sucking a lemon peel and pounding a pillow.” these is a digression from the detrimental attacks on her self and others.

The best method of improving the child's behaviors is getting her occupied with some other things as mentioned in the previous paragraph so as to get her distracted.