Positive behavior change is so hard to maintain because most behavior is habituated, running on autopilot, while we think about other things. Under stress, all animals, including humans, are likely to ...

The beginning of every new year comes with resolutions and a vow to leave behind bad habits.Often the quest to improve health ...

Contingency management (CM) is a behavioral therapy technique that encourages beneficial behaviors by giving rewards or positive reinforcement. CM incentivizes certain behaviors and discourages ...

Culture—the shared practices learned over time—is the driving force behind performance, making it inherently vital to your organization's success. But what if it's not delivering the desired results?

Operant conditioning is a theory that explains how behaviors are influenced by their consequences or results. It’s often used today to help people adopt new behaviors or change old habits. If you’ve ...

Many parents have been there—red-faced as your child makes you want to scream at the top of your lungs. New research suggests at different approach works better. When parents respond to a child's ...