A model of behavior modification

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A model of behavior modification

• The suppression of undesirable behavior

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Goals model of behavior modification

• 1. You will learn about the components and
  structure of dynamic growth models
• 2. You will understand asymmetric dynamic
  relationships (an asymmetric relationship is a
  relationship in which a first variable has a
  supportive influence on the second and the second
  has a competitive influence on the first) and see
  which kind of dynamic pattern they produce
• 3. You will understand the relationship between
  dynamic processes and the problem of optimization
  (the problem of obtaining the best possible
  result with the least possible investment)

To demonstrate the way dynamic systems theory and
modeling can be used in the psychology and
educational psychology class
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A dynamic model of the control of unwanted
behavior aggressive behavior in the classroom
Unpleasantness of punishment
In this model, the distinction between brain and
environment (education) does not coincide with
the distinction between parameters. The dynamics
is governed by parameters that are both brain-
and environment-dependent
reduces
increases
Aggressive behavior
punishment
reduces
aggravates
Determines level of
Attractor level of aggressive behavior
Reinforcement of desirable behavior
reduces
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Variables

• Level of undesirable behavior
• Attractor level of undesirable behavior
• Level of punishment
• Total cost of the process

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student
teacher
Growth rate undesirable behavior
Effect of undesirable behavior on punishment
Effect of punishment on undesirable behavior
Extinction rate punishment
Reduction of attractor level of undesirable
behavior
Increase of attractor level of undesirable
behavior
school