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 ...

Positive reinforcement involves adding something good after a behavior to make it happen more often. Reinforcement works best when given right after the behavior happens to keep the right connections.

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To achieve more appropriate behavior, take a naughty child from the classroom, ignore his deviant behavior, but praise him when he's good. This item is part of a JSTOR Collection.

Dairy cows receive a huge amount of care during their lives on a farm, but procedures, especially restraining during procedures, can be stressful for some animals. Positive reinforcement training -- ...

Kaitlin Hoermann hasn't known any other way to deal with unruly, undisciplined students. The fourth-year teacher at Ward Elementary had the benefit of going through her own education at Hardin-Simmons ...

The study of animal behaviour and reinforcement dynamics encompasses a multifaceted domain that explores how organisms adapt and learn from their environment. Central to this field is the interplay ...

If you consult Merriam-Webster, the word “aversive” means “tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus.” Does that sound like a training method you’d want to use on your ...