WK4DQ1 Cultural Context: Discipline

Choose two extrinsic reinforcers/rewards and two intrinsic reinforcers/punishments. Give an example of each choice to demonstrate your understanding of "How It Works" and explain why it is an appropriate choice for a defiant child. Explain what you would say to a parent who might question your decision to use this method. Finally, share with your classmates your favorite extrinsic reward for a 3-year-old.

The two extrinsic reinforcers/reward that I chose were social reinforcers and positive feedback. Social reinforcers are gestures or signs such as a smile, praise, or attention. Teachers' attention, approval, and praise are powerful and effective reinforcers (McKerchar & Thompson, 2004). For example, A child take a toy from friends daily;...