One topic that we have covered in psychology this semester that I will remember five years from now is probably the section about Classical Condition. I have already noticed how classical conditioning applies to everyday events in my life and also how positive conditioning is much more effective than negative reinforcement.Trust me, I give myself a reward for just about everything. For example, after I finish this blog, I am going to reward myself with some ice cream.
Also, in chapter ten we learned about the different types of parenting and which style was the most effective in raising children. Combining the authoritarian style parenting with positive reinforcement to condition a child yields the best results. I don't know if I will be a parent within five years (I really hope not at least), but I hope that I will remember both subjects so that I can raise respectable kids that will not be afraid to try new things, but will be responsible and make good decisions. Of course I might abuse the positive reinforcement aspect and spoil them rotten.
Positive Reinforcement and Parenting- Blog 4- Hailey Brown
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I am also amazed at how classical conditioning is in all aspects of my life. I also tend to reward myself with things after I have accomplished something, and I feel as though I have earned that reward. I just never thought that I was conditioning myself to have these reactions, and to almost expect a reward after doing something!
Classical conditioning works great on little kids. I have a five year old sister, and after a little classical conditioning I had her on a leash (she was not actually on a leash).
I never thought that classical conditioning would be applied to everyday life but after reading this blog post, I was informed that indeed classical conditioning is used in every life. We give ourselves rewards every time we get and by rewarding ourselves, we give ourselves a reinforcer to do that act more often. Also relating to parenting, classical conditioning is used with children to shape them to be responsible and good kids.