Explain one behavior that you have learned or taught through classical conditioning. In this essay, be sure that you identify and label the Neutral stimulus, the Unconditioned stimulus, the Unconditioned response, the Conditioned stimulus and the Conditioned response.

Given what you know about the current research on the efficacy of punishers and reinforcers, do you think that it is a good choice to use spankings to shape your child’s behaviors? Be sure that you use the terms from the readings and voice threads. Demonstrate that you know the difference between punishers versus reinforcers and positive vs negative. Be sure that you justify your response: if you do choose punishment, how can you make it most effective. If you chose reinforcement, explain why based on the research.

Let's get a very robust discussion on the use of punishers to shape childrens' behaviors this week.