Motivating and disciplining employees are often accomplished either through punishment or positive reinforcement. To use these two psychological approaches effectively, a manager needs to understand ...

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 is a technique we intuitively make use of on daily basis. We usually don’t give it much thought, nor label it as a behavioral strategy. Encouragement from our loved ones (and ...

Praise and rewards can be an effective way to change kids' behavior for the better. Here's how to use them. Reviewed by Nicole Amoyal Pensak, PhD When your child misbehaves, rewards might be the last ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A little recognition for a job well done means a lot to children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – more so than it would for typically developing kids. That praise ...

As a parent you strive to raise your children to like who they are and to have positive self esteem. In today’sworld, it’s easy for children to compare themselves to others and to become discouraged.

Pet supplies is big business. In 2019, Americans spent $95.7 billion on our pets. With companies vying for pet parent dollars, it can seem like there is a product for everything. While many of these ...

Funnily enough, humans aren’t too different from dogs when it comes to changing a behavior for the better. One of the most powerful leadership tools is positive reinforcement — a proven and effective ...

A man lies unmoving, slumped in the rubble of a simulated earthquake, as an unlikely rescuer approaches: a rat with a backpack. Whiskers waving, the rat breezes past garbage, toppled furniture and ...

A little recognition for a job well done means a lot to children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder -- more so than it would for typically developing kids. A little recognition for a job ...