Psychology and Education
-
Motivate Your Class Through Group Contingency
Group contingency is a set of techniques based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which can be used for groups of children and adults. In ... -
Dealing with Problem Behaviors in a Positive Way
Handling children that exhibit problem behaviors is a common concern for parents and teachers. There are different ways to correct these behaviors. Some factors ... -
Naturalistic Intervention: Changing Behaviors in the Learner’s Regular Setting
Naturalistic intervention (NI) is a set of practices, techniques, and strategies designed to bring out a target behavior. This is done in the learner’s ... -
Intrinsic Motivation: The Drive from Within
Intrinsic motivation is defined as the act of performing behaviors without the need for external rewards or validation. To put it simply, it’s doing ... -
A Guide to Writing Observation Reports
An observation report is a piece of document that contains comprehensive information about a child. This document can be used as the basis to ... -
Adaptive Behavior Skills for Kids with Special Needs
Adaptive behavior is defined as the set of skills that individuals should be able to perform at a certain age. Examples include social skills, ... -
Maladaptive Behaviors Exacerbate Social Anxiety
Social anxiety, sometimes called social phobia, is that crippling fear of being judged negatively by other people. It is not uncommon for people with ... -
Understanding the Long-Term Memory
When people talk about memory, they often refer to the long-term and short-term memory. As the name suggests, long-term memory lasts a long time, ... -
The Working Memory and Short-Term Memory
When it comes to the anatomy of the brain and its functions, people often speak of short-term memory and working memory. Some use it ... -
10 Disturbing Facts About Teen Dating Violence
According to Choose Respect (a national initiative), some dating patterns start early in life that cause violence throughout a person’s lifetime. This initiative aims ...
