Articles related to "Behavior Modification"



What is Behavior?
The definition of Behavior from a personal development standpoint with an example of usage
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Do You Have An Alpha Cat?
An alpha cat is a natural leader who controls people and other animals around her with aggressive behavior. Gain the upper hand with behavior modification techniques.
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Encouraging Behavior Modification with ADD Kids
Children with ADD/ADHD have many troubles with their conduct. Token economies are one way to motivate children to change their behaviors in exchange for wanted rewards.
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Good Bark, Bad Bark!
Is your dog's barking driving you nuts? Find out how this Rescuer handles the problem of barking dogs, (and perhaps why you should not ignore a barking dog).
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Grammie's Primer on Discipline
Non custodial grandparent discipline practices that work. There are many ways to spare the rod and not spoil the child. Grandparents can have angelic, well behaved grandchildren, by enhancing their nurturing role, focusing on the positives, and firmly taking appropriate actions to discourage unacceptable behaviors in their presence.
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Management of Obesity (part 2 of 3 parts)
Management of Obesety by conservative treatments is discussed. The success and failures of this approach are covered.
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Praise vs. Correction
Will correcting your teen hurt his self-esteem?
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Routine Charts Versus Reward Charts for Children
Some child development experts argue that reward charts focus on the reward and that routine charts focus on the development of daily life skills.
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The Case for Positive Thinking
Look for the good and praise it!
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The Rosemond Behavior Modification Plan
John Rosemond has proposed a simple plan to aid classroom teachers in extinguishing inappropriate behaviors like blurting out and keepings hands to self.
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Training Your Cat With a Clicker
Most people think you can't train a cat, but this isn't true. Successful cat training requires moving at your cat's pace, along with using rewards-based techniques.
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Children and Discipline
There are some fundamental techniques for disciplining children that have worked time and time again. These techniques will help any child become better behaved.
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Tips on Raising Happy Teenagers
The teen years are difficult years for both parents and adolescents. The advice listed in this article, will help parents cope with their teenagers and their behavior.
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Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is considered one of the most effective therapies in the treatment of autism. Understanding what it is and how to get started is crucial.
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Depression Linked to Heart Disease
Depression has been a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but the reason has not been understood. New research shows that lack of exercise may be key.
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Does Your Cat Have Separation Anxiety?
Does your kitty have separation anxiety? You may be surprised to know that cats suffer from this, too. If you ignore it, other cat behavior problems may follow.
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Epilepsy Journal as an Aid for Seizure Control
The most effective way to stop seizures is by learning to prevent them. Journal writing is a valuable technique for learning ways to improve seizure control.
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How To Get A Cat To Stop Biting
Do you have an evil cat who bites for no reason? Not all cats are sweet and cuddly, but simple cat training techniques can end cat behavior problems.
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How to Phrase Praise
Brief explanation of the effectiveness in using praise in the classroom, not only for behavior modification, but also to win rapport and to boost self-esteem and self-control. The article also gives an outline of what makes praise effective or ineffective.
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Long-Term Care - Some Solutions
In no-kill shelters, dogs and cats who are not adopted quickly may spend weeks, months or the rest of their lives in the shelter. Fortunately, innovations in disease control, shelter design, and behavior modification are improving the quality of life for these long-term residents.
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Modifying Behavior in an Elementary Classroom
When poor behavior interferes with student learning, identify the desirable replacement behavior, then apply extinction and reinforcement principles for quick results.
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Mystery Motivator
What can you try when you're at your wits end? When you think you've already done everything to extinguish a behavior and nothing works?
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The Trials and Triumphs of Joey Pigza
Review of Jack Gantos' Joey Pigza novels, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key and Joey Pigza Loses Control, a 2001 Newbery Honor Book.
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Weight Loss Can Decrease Urinary Incontinence
Women with urinary incontinence improved symptoms by losing weight through diet and exercise. Those with behavior modification therapy experienced even better results.
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How to Stop Your Dog From Eating Poop
It's not uncommon for a dog to eat his own feces or the feces of another animal, but using proper behavior modification techniques and supplements can solve this problem.
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Pet Paranoia
Research shows that canines and felines suffer from psychiatric problems, just as humans do, and can be treated by similar types of drugs.
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Colorado State Board of Education
The Colorado State Board of Educationis planning to vote on banning Ritilin for school children.
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ADHD In the News
ADHD has been in the news a lot this week. Find out what the Surgeon General and a new study from the National Institute of Mental Health have to say about ADHD
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Easy Ways to Conquer Insomnia
Most adults don't get the recommended eight hours of sleep per night, mainly because of bouts of insomnia. Here are some behavior modifications that can help.
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Eliminating Food Aggression in Dogs
Growling, snarling and snapping at humans and other pets when food is present? Is your dog aggressive when he's eating? Learn to solve food aggression in dogs.
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How to Be a Good Babysitter
A good babysitter will engage the children with activities, crafts, play and other interaction, while understanding how to administer first aid to babies and young kids.
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How to Lose Weight without Dieting
Dieting doesn't work, yet we keep on trying, hoping somehow this time will be different. What does work? Changing your habits.
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Part 2 of Midnite's Story By Donna D'Amico

Why is My Dog Digging?
Does your dog dig? Digging can be a destructive behavior in dogs. Find out why dogs dig holes in dirt, in your yard or in the garden and how to stop digging.
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Childhood Obesity
This article examines being overweight as a child. Children require special care all the time, but being overweight is really a special case.
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Why is My Dog Eating Poop?
Eating feces is not an uncommon problem in dogs, particularly in puppies, and understanding the causes can help lead to an effective solution.
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Treatments For Autism
There are many methods offered to help in the treatment of autism. Here is a list of a few popular ones.
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Conditioned Behavior and Variable Reinforcement
Positive training techniques for primates and other animals.
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Some Good Advice from Jon Dald.
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Current Trends in Yoga
How societal shifts in North American increased the success of yoga's inclusion into the exercise craze of the 70s and 80s.
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Asperger's Disorder (Facts for families)
From the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's Facts for Families Series.
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Come Back: Mother Daughter Memoir
An honest and moving look at a teenage girl's fall into the wrong crowd and the moving transformation both mother and daughter experience in the end.
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Process Theories of Motivation
What motivates individuals to work? While no single explanation exists, here are three popular theories about what gets people going.
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Quit Smoking: Who Should Pay?
Quitting smoking is emotionally and financially taxing. Who is responsible to pay for the drugs and therapy required to kick the habit? The smokers or the tobacco makers?
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Role Playing to Teach Specific Behavior
Role playing can be an effective way to teach a child with a behavioral disability the appropriate behavior in a given situation.
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Tales from the West Texas Dust
Responses to a recent e-mail letter received by the Editor.
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ADHD - Is It Time for a Fresh Look?
Mainstream science classifies ADHD as a neurological disorder that brings on coping mechanisms. But is it neurological, or simply learned responses to negative stress?
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BYU Electroshock Aversion Therapy
The Mormon Church's treatment of minorities has improved in recent years, but the horrific acts of the past should not be forgotten.
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Causes of Agoraphobia
To be effective, agoraphobia treatments should take into consideration the causes of agoraphobia. Here are several reasons people struggle with this anxiety disorder.
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Does your Child Have ADD/ADHD?
Knowing how to recognize and treat your child's ADD/ADHD can mean the difference between a lifetime of frustration and building an early foundation to a better future.
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