Behavioral psychology says that punishment is an ineffective motivational tool, because its effects are only temporary. While punishment may suppress undesirable behavior temporarily, it fails to ...

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, ...

My name is David Muhlhausen. I am Senior Policy Analyst in the Center for Data Analysis at The Heritage Foundation. I thank Chairman William K. Sessions and the rest of the Commission for the ...

Irsay's punishment first example of stricter rules in NFL Sports Illustrated's Boomer Esiason discusses why Jim Irsay's punishment is the first example of Roger Goodell's stricter regime for behavior ...

When it comes to children, parents prioritise modelling good behaviour above all else. This is because it provides an example for others to follow, fostering positive social norms and values. In ...