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Episode 34: Timeout Revisited – Dealing with Challenging Kids Part 2

Here’s the second part of my episode on alternatives to timeout. In this part of the interview, Dr. Ablon discusses Plan B in more detail. How do you work with your child to come up with solutions that satisfy both your and his or her needs?

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Related Episodes

In case you didn’t catch part 1 of this episode on alternatives to timeout, here’s the link:

  • Part 1 of the interview on timeout revisited.


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    Michael

    November 4, 2007

    Glad to I could help!

    Michael

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    Jenny

    November 4, 2007

    HI Michael,

    Thank you for explaining to me to understand the terms punishment and reinforcement. I understand the theme on learning much better now.

    Best wishes,
    Jenny

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    Michael

    November 4, 2007

    Jenny,

    Thanks for your positive comments. I’m glad you’re finding useful info here. To answer your questions:

    1) This would be an example of positive punishment. A punishment is being applied (scolding) with the goal of getting the child to stop a behavior (playing with fire).

    2) This would be an example of negative reinforcement. You’re doing a behavior (taking medication) in order to take away something negative (headache).

    Thanks again,

    Michael

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    Jenny

    November 4, 2007

    Hello Sir,

    I would like to thank you sincerely for setting up thepsychfiles which is a creative and educational website. As a student studying Psychology, I enjoy listening to your podcasts especially the ones that teach me how to memorise the parts of the brain and Erikson’s eight stages.

    I need your help on Operant conditioning. Are the following cases positive/negative punishments or reinforcements?

    1. When a parent scolds a child for playing with fire.
    2. You take some medication for your headache.

    Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you =)

    Best wishes,
    Jenny

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