Paper2: Developmental-Chaney et al

Question 1

Describe the aim in Chaney et al

Answer 1

test whether through positive reinforcement of the Funhaler, children’s adherence would improve compared to the other devices.

Question 2

Describe the background in Chaney

Answer 2

operant conditioning
behaviour is repeated if there are positive consequences and reduced if there are negative consequences.

Question 3

What is operant conditioning?

Answer 3

positive and negative reinforcement

Question 4

describe the sample in chaney

Answer 4

32 Children.
22 male. 10 female. Ages 1.5-6 years. Mean age of 3.2 years
asthma 2.2 years
australia

Question 5

Describe the method behind chaney

Answer 5

took place in the children’s own home one week they used their normal inhalers
second week they used the new Funhaler.
parents were given a questionnaire to find out behavioural and attitudinal responses to the Funhaler when compared to their original inhaler.

Question 6

Describe the results from chaney

Answer 6

more likely to use funhaler 81%
likely to use inhaler 59%
parent were happier to medicate child with the funhaler

Question 7

describe the conclusions from chaney?

Answer 7

the increase in usage and positive attitudes with the Funhaler showed how positive reinforcement causes behaviour to be repeated.
positive attitude is maintained

Question 8

What were the similarities between bandura and chaney

Answer 8

both used children - ethical considerations
both used IV and DV

Question 9

Describe the differences between Bandura and chaney

Answer 9

Bandura used observation, chaney used self-report
Bandura independent measures, chaney repeated measures
samples came from different countries - pop validity low