Wk 4 - Drawbacks of Punishment [due Mon]
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Punishment is used to decrease the chances of a behavior continuing. It can be used by adding something undesirable or taking away something desirable. It is important to be careful when using punishment to modify behavior; there may be drawbacks to certain types of punishment. In this assignment, you will explore those drawbacks and determine ways to overcome them.
Create a scenario that illustrates how punishment may be used to decrease the chances that an undesirable behavior would continue. The scenario is my 12 year old daughter and her call phone /video game restrictions
Write a 1,050-word analysis outlining the potential drawbacks of using punishment in this situation. Ensure you:
· Briefly describe the scenario that you have experienced or know all the details required in this assignment.
· Identify whether positive or negative punishment was used.
· Describe the drawback that occu
ed due to the use of the punishment administered in this situation.
· What attempt(s) to lessen the drawback experienced by the individual were used?
Cite a minimum of 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references to support your assignment.
Format your analysis according to APA guidelines.
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