Managing student behavior is probably one of the biggest challenges for teachers - and one of the main reasons why so many end up quitting the classroom. All too often, the temptation is to focus on ...

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 ...

Success Academy in Fort Myers is turning discipline into opportunity by transforming Friday's lunchtime into a celebration of ...

Kids can be quick to feel shame and shut down or escalate when corrected. Skipping the correction and directly guiding them ...

Positive punishment is a form of behavior modification. In this case, the word “positive” doesn’t refer to something pleasant. Positive punishment is adding something to the mix that will result in an ...

Refraining from bad behavior toward a significant other during stressful life events is more important than showing positive behavior, according to a new study. Refraining from bad behavior toward a ...

Portions of this paper were originally presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, October 1990. Operant conditioning is commonly thought of as the process that ...