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You observe a parent yelling "No!" to a child who is screaming for candy in a supermarket. Given what you've learned about operant conditioning:

1. Can you predict how both the parent and the child will respond in similar future situations?
2. What would be a better alternative to yelling "No!"?
3. Identify the type of reinforcement(s) you would use to shape both the child's and parent's responses to create a better outcome.



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Final answer:

Operant conditioning involves using reinforcement strategies to shape behavior. Positive reinforcement can be more effective in promoting desired behavior.


Explanation:

Operant conditioning is at play in the scenario of a parent yelling 'No!' to a child demanding candy. In this situation, the parent's response of saying 'No' is a form of negative reinforcement to decrease the child's tantrum behavior. However, a better alternative would be to positively reinforce the child's appropriate behavior with a reward like candy when they refrain from throwing a tantrum, shaping their future behavior positively.


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