The Trials Of Toilet Training

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Term Paper Title	The Trials Of Toilet Training
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The Trials of Toilet Training

The Trials of Toilet Training

     Toilet training is difficult for both parent and child.  Based on the research
of two psychologists, Nathan Azrin and Richard Foxx, the average child can be
fully trained in less than four hours.  They began their training with mentally
handicapped adults and successfully taught 95% in three days.  With the added
emphasis on language and verbal rehearsal they attempted to teach children and
were astounded at the results.  Their methods eliminate the fear damaging the
child's psyche by making toilet training a pleasant experience.  The child is
not simply toilet "trained", he is toilet "educated", that is, the complete
process from knowing it's time to emptying the pot and flushing the waste down,
all unsupervised.  Any parent would agree, this is incredible.  They use a
combination of the same principals used in Practical Applications of Psychology.
     The overall objective is to teach the child to toilet himself with the
same independence as an adult without the need for reminders, continued praise,
or assistance.  This method is rapid because of the variety of learning
techniques.  Learning by imitation, learning by teaching, a partial
reinforcement schedule with rewards that increase the need and the negative
reinforcement of disapproval are all employed. Children learn best by imitation
and teaching with the aid of a hollow doll.  The child gives the doll a drink
then is told the doll has to "peepee" and he must help her.  After the child
assists in removing the doll's pants, the liquid is released.  The child must
observe the flow of liquid. into the potty chair.  The adult and the child then
praise the doll and the child then assists the doll in redressing and emptying
the pot in the standard toilet and flushes.  Then the child is instructed to ask
is the doll is dry and feel her pants.  If they are dry the doll gets a treat.
The child is then asked if he is dry; if he is, he can then eat the doll's treat.
     After two or three drills, distract the child and cause and 'accident' by
spilling some liquid on the doll's pants.  When the child discovers the wetness,
use instructions and guidance to help the child correct the doll.  First, let
the doll know he is displeased, "Big girls don't wet their pants."  Second, the
child helps the doll practice again on the potty ...

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