Select a behavior that you would like to increase or decrease; describe how you would set up a behavioral self-management program for this behavior; and explain how the Premack principle could be used
What will be an ideal response?
Answer will include the seven steps in the behavioral self-management program and the importance of self-recording. The seven steps consist of the following: (1) Choosing a target behavior, such as increasing the number of hours to spend studying; (2) Recording a baseline, that is, record how much time you currently spend studying (for example, 25 minutes a day); (3) Establishing realistic goals, daily and weekly (for example, increase study time to 40 minutes per day or weekly goal of five hours of total study time); (4) Setting up a daily reward for reaching goals daily and one for reaching the weekly goal; (5) Recording progress is important as a source of feedback and motivation; (6) Rewarding the successes honestly; and (7) Adjusting your plan as you learn more about your behavior. If you have trouble thinking of rewards, remember that anything done often can serve as reinforcement. This is known as the Premack principle, named after David Premack, the psychologist who popularized its use. For example, if you like to watch television every night and want to study more, make it a rule not to turn on the set until you have studied for an hour
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