Behaviorism is the idea that all behaviors are learned through interactions with the environment. Behaviorism is important for parents and teachers as it impacts how their students behave at home and how they react in the classroom. The behaviorism theory helps in understanding how to motivate and help children regulate their emotions in whatever setting they are in. An example of promoting the behaviorism theory is the use of positive reinforcement. Especially in the behaviorist classroom, positive reinforcement is utilized regularly. This can be in the form of verbal reinforcement and praise, reward systems, or added privileges.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT THEORY
B.F. Skinner was an American psychologist who’s known for his contributions to the behaviorism theory. He describes operant conditioning, a type of associative learning as the process in which learning can occur through reinforcement and punishment. He explains that by forming an association between a certain behavior and the consequences of that behavior, children will learn. Skinner did experiments to prove his theory to be effective. The Skinner box experiment was done for the purpose of testing small animals reinforcing their positive behavior and minimizing their negative behavior. Skinner's box experiment helped in the study of the behaviorist theory. He went on to state that people learn certain behaviors through conditioning what they experience in their environment as they can form associations with behavior and simultaneous reinforcement. If the reinforcement is desirable enough the behavior will be continued.
Strategies to help Families at and at home.
Create, follow, and Reinforce basic Rules.
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Providing clear expectations and follow-through provides structure to the day and may help both parents and children feel more relaxed because they already know what to expect. Consistent follow-through helps with understanding the importance of following and upholding rules and knowledge of consequences when rules are broken. Following rules at home motivates children to learn and follow rules in other places and behave appropriately.
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