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 ...

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 ...

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LOWER POTTSGROVE — Everyone wants school children to demonstrate and practice good behavior. Like many things, it has to be taught, ideally, both at home and at school. Pottsgrove’s three elementary ...

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, ...

The Midview Local School District receives third-year recognition from the Ohio Department of Education for its Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) programs. Each of its schools – ...