User:Kbaird17/Applied behavior analysis/Arleenicolee Peer Review

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Kbaird17


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 * Applied behavior analysis

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Operant Conditioning: You could talk about how it was discovered. It was first talked about by B.F Skinner. It is also known as Skinnerian conditioning. An example of operant conditioning is the lab rats and the lever. When the rats press the lever when the green light is on, they are rewarded food for the good behavior. If they press it when a red light is on, they get a mild shock. They are punished for the bad behavior. After being rewarded and punished, they begin to realize which light they are supposed to press the lever on. Operant conditioning chamber

Shaping: You could use the example of when a toddler learns to walk. The child is reinforced by crawling, standing, taking a few steps, and then eventually walking. When a child is learning to walk, they are praised by a lot of claps and excitements.

You did a good job with what information you have. I added the article sections in bold so you would know which part of the article I was giving information for. I also provided some citations to help you find some websites for more information. I took a class on Applied Behavior Analysis, so at some point in the article you could talk about how you could use ABA to help decrease cutting. You could say how someone could talk to someone about how they are feeling and why they harm themselves. Another thing you could say about ABA when it comes to cutting and self harm, is that it is another form of help for the ones who question therapy or medications. One example that I used in an essay for my class talks about anxiety. The example shows how behavior can affect ones mood. Someone who struggles with anxiety could find an activity they enjoy instead of going down the deep in and getting addicted to drugs and/or alcohol.

Overall, I believe you did good with what you provided. I just wanted to help and give you a little information to give you an idea of more you could add. Good luck!