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Parenting with Punishment and Reinforcement

Skinner and other behaviorists believed that reinforcement is more effective than punishment in shaping children’s behavior. Yet there still exists a wide variety of opinions over the best way to raise and discipline children.

Pick a popular parenting media source (e.g., website, book) that emphasizes using token economies and one that emphasizes the use of time-out in responding to children’s behavior. Compare and contrast the benefits of each type. Be sure to describe specific scientific evidence that indicates whether token economies or time-outs are effective parenting practices.

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Last Updated on February 11, 2019

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