10/1 Lecture - Child Development and Behavioral Theory 🧠
Child Development and Behavioral Theory 🧠 Time | Oct 1, 2026 7:21 PM Summary 📝 This lecture explores the categorization of Open Educational Resources (OER) in academic citations, the application of B.F. Skinner’s operant conditioning in behavioral management, and the shifting demographic and socio-economic contexts of child development. Core Keywords 🔑 OER (Open Educational Resources): Free, cost-effective online textbooks. APA Style: Standardized citation format for social sciences. Operant Conditioning: B.F. Skinner’s theory focusing on behavior modification via reinforcement and punishment. Law of Effect: The principle that rewarded behaviors increase and punished behaviors decrease. Schedules of Reinforcement: Patterns (fixed vs. variable) that dictate how often a behavior is rewarded. Mental Hygiene: Historical term for self-care practices used to maintain mental health. Main Lecture Content 📚 Academic Resources and Citations OER vs. Traditional Textbooks: OERs are free, onlin...