Reinforcement is defined as “the action of strengthening or encouraging something.” Many people think reinforcement means providing rewards, especially for good behavior. While this is true, ...

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.

Ask a group of experts why it is hard to lose weight, and you'll likely hear some of the following answers: Diets don't work because people can't stick to them. Our metabolism fights back, causing ...

Some of the most common tools parents and teachers use for managing children’s behaviors are rewards and punishments. While these methods tend to lose effectiveness as a child ages, there are times ...

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, I’ve learned that creating a positive work environment is essential for both staff well-being and patient care. At the core of both outcomes is fostering a ...

YOU GET TO THE FREE THROW LINE, YOU TURN AND LOOK AND IT’S SO EASY TO JUST FREEZE UP WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE BRAIN THAT MAKES THIS SO HARD. WHEN IT’S FREE. IT SHOULD BE EASY. WELL, THERE’S ACTUALLY ...

Operant conditioning, sometimes called instrumental conditioning or Skinnerian conditioning, is a method of learning that uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior. Through operant conditioning, ...

Horses are commonly trained using negative reinforcement. However, a growing body of scientific evidence supports positive reinforcement as an efficient training method for horses. In this study we ...