Train your Alien: Practicing Behavior Management by Julie Lima Boyle https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1 One night, you went out for a late stroll down a dark lane. Bad move! That mysterious light turned out to be a flying saucer. The aliens apparently wanted to conduct a little research, and you got elected. The aliens have left you with a cute, fuzzy companion. After a while, you discover that your fuzzy companion enjoys being exposed to a green light but seems to find red light bothersome. Being a budding psychologist and all, you decide to use these preferences to train “Fuzzy.” Explain at least THREE things you train Fuzzy to do, how you use the light to train, and why these are important lessons for the little alien. Have fun, be creative, and remember what we've been learning about conditioning and reinforcement as you write your response. Also, don't forget to read and respond to at least two classmates' responses. en-us 2021-10-30 18:37:14 UTC 2024-05-06 22:15:06 UTC hello@padlet.com Conditioning Fuzzy! :) - Justin 23curranj https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861846940 Fuzzy is not used to life on Earth, so I would definitely want to help condition fuzzy using the lights, to get him to understand how life on Earth works, and what is right and wrong here. 
There are many different ways I can condition Fuzzy with lights. Everyone needs exercise, and just because Fuzzy is an alien, that doesn't mean he doesn't need exercise! I would shine green light on the ground in front of me when I take Fuzzy for a walk throughout my yard. This would condition him to follow the green light, therefore conditioning him to get exercise. 
I could also shine red light near Fuzzy when he is biting or chewing on things that he shouldn't chew like wires, furniture, and my belongings. This would condition him to believe that chewing those specific things means he will be punished by seeing red light, which will make him not want to partake in chewing those objects.
Because we are conditioning him to NOT chew those objects, we should probably condition him to chew his chew toys and his food (because not just dogs need chew toys). When he chews on his chew toys and eats his food, he would be rewarded with green light, to condition him to associate chewing food and chew toys with positive vibes. 
I, being myself, also want to condition Fuzzy to be accepting of all people. When I see him including others, I can expose him to the green light to condition him to realize that all people matter, and I can expose him to the red light whenever I think he may be doing or saying something inappropriate that may hurt others. This would show him that these words or actions are NOT okay and will not be tolerated and he will be conditioned to not do or say those things. 
Of course, I also want to condition Fuzzy to cheer for the Bruins, so I can use the green light when he seems to be excited about the Bruins, and when it seems that he is cheering for the other team, I will expose him to the red light to show him that this behavior is not okay, and this will condition him to want to cheer for the Bruins. 
Of course, as Mrs. Boyle said in class, there are other ways to condition Fuzzy to act or behave in a certain way, but using the light, I would be able to condition Fuzzy in many different ways with all of the information I have learned about behaviorism.

]]> 2021-11-02 14:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861846940 ALLY THE ALIEN 23smithk6 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861848967 If i had to help my alien with anything it would be how to become the most normal that he can for being an alien. 

First, i would try to teach this alien friend the most English that they could know. Given that i could use the red and green lights in order to help him get and understand English. if he had messed up on a word or something similar i could use the use of red or green lights to help him understand. 

Next, i would want to teach him how to react and interact with people. When he is being a good alien and is respecting and interacting in the right ways with others i will use the green light to help and let him know that's okay, when he does not do that i would have to use the red light to let him know that he isn't doing the right thing. 

Finally, i would want to teach him to be well put together. Same thing as the other reasons i would help him by using the red light for things hes doing negatively and green for things that he is doing that yet. ]]> 2021-11-02 14:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861848967 Behavior management- Abby F https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861849443 In order to train Fuzzy I would flash the green light at fuzzy in order to reward him for doing something good which would teach him about positive reinforcement. For example if Fuzzy does the dishes I will flash him the green light. Now I could also do the opposite to show Fuzzy negative reinforcement (even though I don't often like this way of teaching). This is known as negative reinforcement. For example if Fuzzy breaks a plate I would flash him the red light to show him it is wrong. 

I would train fuzzy to speak English to communicate, attack mean people, and to do math so he can do my homework. I would reward Fuzzy every time he got something right. If fuzzy were to get something wrong I would explain to him how to do it correctly and give him the opportunity to redo it and then give him positive compliments (once he learns English) to show him it is good to keep trying. This would also keep Fuzzy from getting discouraged over getting something incorrect. ]]> 2021-11-02 14:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861849443 Peyton Evans https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861851816 On the simplest level, assuming this... thing has basic psychological processes, it could probably be trained to do certain things the same way a dog would. Say I were to first train it how to jump when I say the word. First I would have see it jump on its own, recreate the event, and say jump when it inevitably does. Do this a few times, giving it a green light when it jumps, and doing nothing when it doesn't (considering that I cannot communicate with it, it likely doesn't know what I'm trying to do, thus making it immoral to punish it with the red light for not jumping). Continue with this until I decide to take the next step, yelling "jump" without the other trigger. Use the same reward system as previous until the desired outcome of it jumping every time is met. Red light is only to be used if it does something I find considerably destructive, bothersome, or dangerous. Due to the simple nature of the creature (in my version of it, at least), other things could be taught in the same way. Using the method once more, I'd teach it to change from walking to running and vice versa on my command, and how to hide and where on command, this time using a little bit of red light when it chooses a poor hiding spot.]]> 2021-11-02 14:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861851816 Training Fuzzy 22miudos https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861854983 If I were to train Fuzzy I would prioritize these three things:
1. Having Fuzzy come to me on command. I would initially get Fuzzy to come with the green light alone and then introduce using a verbal command or hand signal alongside the light. Eventually Fuzzy would associate the command with the green light and no longer need to see it to come to me. 
2. I would teach Fuzzy not to jump up on the counters or open the cabinets by using the red light as a negative reinforcement whenever Fuzzy does those things. I would reward Fuzzy if I saw it actively choose not to do those things. Fuzzy would learn not to jump on the furniture or get into things it shouldn't.
3. Finally, I would teach Fuzzy to eat healthy foods and take care of itself. Whenever Fuzzy eats junk food or gets dirty I would shine the red light. In addition, whenever Fuzzy eats healthy or brushes its teeth I would turn on the green light and praise it for its good behavior. ]]> 2021-11-02 14:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861854983 Maddy Lupino 22lupinom https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861855090 If I were responsible to train my new alien companion Fuzzy, I would condition him by using negative and positive reinforcement. I would treat him like a how he treats others. If he has a negative/ inappropriate behavior he will be punished with being exposed to a red light (which he dislikes)

 On the contrary, if he has proper behavior, he will be rewarded with being exposed to the green light (which he favors). I would use this as a positive reinforcement. For example, if Fuzzy is being respectful to others I would shine the green light in his direction. Every time he is exposed to the light it will train his brain into wanting to being kind to other people in order to earn an award. 

Another positive task that Fuzzy can be trained to do would be to do what he is told. Being disobedient will only transform into punishments with the red lights, so in order not to, he must listen when others are talking, and follow directions when he is being spoken to. 

Once Fuzzy continues receiving the green light, I will know that he has been fully trained and my job of conditioning him is complete. ]]> 2021-11-02 14:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861855090 Talia Zonfrilli https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861863866 If I were to train an alien that just landed on earth, then I want him to make sure that he understands how life is here so he can be successful. 

First, I would want him to know how to stay calm out in public and to not be out of control like not screaming and running around, if he does act up I can use the red light to punish him and hopefully he won't do it again 

Next, I would teach him not to be judgmental so that if he goes to school he doesn't make fun of people and start problems, because that is not a good thing to do. If he does a good job following directions then I will reward him with the green light. 

Last, I want to teach him how to take care of your self because, he might think that others are going to do it for him when really he needs to do it him self and it can be very simple like brushing your teeth everyday, to doing everyday task. ]]> 2021-11-02 14:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861863866 Emma Malardo https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861873331 One way I would train Fuzzy is to associate the red light with a wrong behavior. If Fuzzy finds the red light bothersome, he will realize that bad behavior and actions will lead to the red light and hesitate to do wrong again. 

Another way I would train Fuzzy is to reinforce good behavior by flashing the green light every time he does something right or behaves well. This way, he'd associate good behavior with something he likes, and will want to keep behaving well.

The last way I would train Fuzzy is to teach him that it's okay to make mistakes, but us humans on Earth must learn from them. If he gets a red light for behaving bad, I would make sure he knows it's not the end of the world, but rather a way for him to learn from his wrongdoings and improve for himself and for others. 

I would do my best to understand that Fuzzy is new to human behavioral expectations, and be patient with his learning. I'd reassure him that although he is still learning, even some humans are too! I'd make sure to teach him that although everyone is different, kindness and respect are crucial and above all. In addition, I'd want Fuzzy to know that not all good behavior comes with a green light. I'd want him to do good because he knows it's right, and hopefully after a lot of hard work and training with Fuzzy, he will know well enough how to behave nicely and why us humans on Earth do/should do more!]]> 2021-11-02 14:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861873331 Zoey Fontaine 23fontainez https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861876697 If I were in charge of my new alien pet named Fuzzy, I would give him 3 important commands. 

Fuzzy Sit: 
I will tell Fuzzy to sit, if he sits I will then use the green light as a positive reinforcement. If Fuzzy does not sit, I will shine the red light, (negative reinforcement) until he listens. Once he corrects himself I will shine the green light again. (Positive Reinforcement) Good Boy Fuzzy! 
This will be the first step in having control of Fuzzy if he were to be in danger. 

Fuzzy Stay: 
After Fuzzy sits, I will tell him to stay. I will begin walking away. If he moves I will shine a red light (negative reinforcement). I will go back to the start and make him sit. Then, if he stays I will change the light from green to red (positive punishment)    
This would be the next step in saving Fuzzy from a dangerous situation. 

Fuzzy Paper: 
When it comes time for Fuzzy to use the potty, I will have a puppy pad on the floor for him to use. If he goes on something other than the paper I will shine the red light over the mess,(negative reinforcement)  then the green light over the paper. (positive reinforcement) I will repeat the process until Fuzzy goes on the paper. When he finally goes on the paper I will give him a cheeseburger for being a good boy. He will get lots of pets and snuggles.  
This will keep the house sanitary and clean.   ]]> 2021-11-02 14:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861876697 Victoria https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861877901 In life for the alien is important to learn, kindness, respect, responsibility. 

I would teach my fuzzy monster for what nice things you say is what you get in return. I would introduce them to new friends and say it in sweet way because it's always great to be nice. 

The second step that I would do is respect for when people talk, you listen, you don't interrupt them. When I train my alien, I would let them pause with their language so I can  use maybe sign language and teach them that if they can't speak or feel unsure. 

The third and final step is responsibility because when you are on earth and you live in a house, you have things like a hair brush for instance or your shoes. Those are objects that you have to look after. Another great example is the alien, that will now be MY responsibility. ]]> 2021-11-02 14:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861877901 Hannah Asermely https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861882040 If I were given an alien friend, there are three very important factors I would teach him to understand to live an Earth life. 

First thing I would teach Fuzzy is to be honest at all times. I would teach him this by using the red and green lights. When caught in an act and confronted, if Fuzzy told the truth and was honest I would show him the green light and if he lied, I would show him the red light. This would encourage Fuzzy to not want to lie and be honest. 

Next I would teach him compassion, to live life on Earth compassion would be needed. Again, using the red and green light method I would use the green light when he was compassionate and the red light when he performed an action that would have hurt another physically or mentally.

Lastly I would teach him emotional control, mainly because I lack that lol. I would teach him that anger is an emotion that can brew easily so there are certain methods to controlling it. Not only would he know that you need to control your emotions he would know how to handle them independently. When he lets his emotions show in vicious ways I would use the red light but if he showed his emotions using words and in a calm manner he would get shown the green light.

Over time I would take away the green light and start showing only the red light when he acted out to make him understand that good behavior is not always rewarded but bad behavior is always disciplined. 
]]> 2021-11-02 14:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861882040 Megan McGovern https://padlet.com/boylejulie/5k4555y6aloz7dw1/wish/1861923297 In order to train Fuzzy, I would condition him with positive and negative reinforcement. This means that when he does something good I will reward him with exposing him to green light.
On the other hand if he does something bad he will be exposed to red light. Doing this will train his brain to think that when he does something good he will will get rewarded for it. He favors the green light over the red light so that will make it easy for him to realize when he is getting rewarded and when he is getting punished. 
After I see that he knows the difference I will start teaching him new stuff. This might mean teaching him how to be nice or learning how to play a game. When teaching him it will allow me to reward him when he does something right and punish him when he does something wrong. I think this is a very effective way of training because it will make Fuzzy learn the quickest.

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