Assignment: Operant Conditioning For this Assignment, you will write an essay that describes how you would apply operant conditioning to a specific...

In your essay, be sure to do the following:

1. Briefly recap and describe the target behavior you wish to shape.
2. Break the behavior down into the manageable parts that you will shape (list each part).
3. Describe the process that you will use to shape the behaviors.
4. Evaluate the different types of reinforcement that could be used to shape behaviors. Describe at least two factors that you need to consider when selecting a reinforcer.
5. Discuss how you will balance reinforcement with extinction while shaping behavior. Describe some of the potential consequences that can arise if you use: a) too much reinforcement; or b) too much extinction.
6. In 2–4 paragraphs, discuss the relevance of operant conditioning to your own personal career goals.

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