Using conditioning (DEBATE)

• why is this a debate in psychology?

  using conditioning techniques is a highly contentious area because it involves the manipulation of someone's behaviour - not always to their knowing
• where are the principles of operant conditioning usually used?

  home

  school

  vulnerable groups
• what do advocates believe?

  techniques offer a host of benefits to children, parents, teachers, peers & society
• what do detractors believe?

  they're creating a generation of selfish automatons