Operant Conditioning: A Behaviour modification program

Introduction A child's conduct and misbehaviour in public spaces can be worrying for a parent and also cause considerable distress. Failure to modify this behaviour can produce young adults who resort to violence when they do not get their own way (Markie-Dadds, Sanders & Turner, 1999). Claire demonstrates unacceptable behaviour in the way of temper tantrums while shopping and also exhibits this behaviour at school. The solution to this kind of behaviour is a behaviour …

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