One of the main influences on our behavior is the consequences of our actions, especially those that come shortly after we perform that action. For example, when a behavior is followed by positive and ...

Instead of waiting for something to go wrong with behavior, spend time preemptively giving attention to behaviors that you ...

If you have a child who has been diagnosed with a spectrum disorder like autism, your pediatrician may have suggested a therapy called applied behavior analysis. Sometimes called ABA therapy, it’s ...

Reinforcing positive behavior rather than focusing on the negative might seem like an obvious path to travel for most, but in school it’s a new concept. Think about when you were in school. The kids ...

As a social species, humans are wired to feel valued and connected. The need for connection and belonging are only rivaled by our needs for food, water, shelter and physical safety. One of the ways to ...

Scottish philosopher James Beattie said a mouthful when he observed that "in every age and every man, there is something to praise as well as to blame." In other words, people face a choice when ...

Positive reinforcement involves rewarding an employee for doing a good job. An example would be giving an employee a paid vacation day for exceeding monthly production goals. Negative reinforcement ...