Blog: Behavior Science
Learning and Conditioning Part 3: Schedules of ...
Operant conditioning is a learning process based on reinforcement and punishment. As a reminder, in terms of operant conditioning, reinforcement always means that the behavior is strengthened (more likely to...
Learning and Conditioning Part 3: Schedules of ...
Operant conditioning is a learning process based on reinforcement and punishment. As a reminder, in terms of operant conditioning, reinforcement always means that the behavior is strengthened (more likely to...
Learning and Conditioning Part 2: Operant Condi...
Last week, we explored one process of learning known as classical conditioning. Operant conditioning is a similar concept in that it’s also a type of learning classified as “conditioning,” but...
Learning and Conditioning Part 2: Operant Condi...
Last week, we explored one process of learning known as classical conditioning. Operant conditioning is a similar concept in that it’s also a type of learning classified as “conditioning,” but...
Learning and Conditioning Part 1: Classical Con...
Learning involves acquiring knowledge or skills through experience. It may occur in response to direct study or instruction, but often the process of learning is more subtle and subconscious than...
Learning and Conditioning Part 1: Classical Con...
Learning involves acquiring knowledge or skills through experience. It may occur in response to direct study or instruction, but often the process of learning is more subtle and subconscious than...
Pitfalls in Thinking Part 5: Self-Fulfilling Pr...
A self-fulfilling prophecy refers to a belief that comes true because we act in ways that make it more likely to occur. When we have positive or negative expectations about...
Pitfalls in Thinking Part 5: Self-Fulfilling Pr...
A self-fulfilling prophecy refers to a belief that comes true because we act in ways that make it more likely to occur. When we have positive or negative expectations about...
Pitfalls in Thinking Part 3: Cognitive Dissonance
Ever do something you know you shouldn’t? It could be anything from sharing a friend’s secret, to lying to your mom, to cheating on your partner; if your action conflicted...
Pitfalls in Thinking Part 3: Cognitive Dissonance
Ever do something you know you shouldn’t? It could be anything from sharing a friend’s secret, to lying to your mom, to cheating on your partner; if your action conflicted...
Yoga Meets Therapy: How to Incorporate Pratipak...
The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali is widely considered to be one of the foundational texts of classical yoga philosophy. It consists of nearly 200 rules and aphorisms (general truths) that...
Yoga Meets Therapy: How to Incorporate Pratipak...
The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali is widely considered to be one of the foundational texts of classical yoga philosophy. It consists of nearly 200 rules and aphorisms (general truths) that...