Evaluation

Question 1

Behaviourist perspective

Answer 1

Evidence for operant conditioning. Spinner and whistle made it fun for children with positive reinforcement along side negative reinforcement

Question 2

External influences on children’s behaviour

Answer 2

Suggests children’s behaviour and attitudes influenced by the reinforcement the inhaler provides. Parents attitudes may have influenced the child as well

Question 3

Developmental area

Answer 3

Study is about young children and how their behaviour in relation to their inhaler changed as a result of reinforcement

Question 4

Does this relate to nature or nurture?

Answer 4

Nurture- suggests children’s behaviour can change through learning through reinforcement

Question 5

Does this relate to freewill or determinism?

Answer 5

Determinism- children’s use and attitudes towards medication are influenced by factors out of control