Have you ever wondered exactly why people do what they do? According to a school of thought known as behaviorism, it all comes down to the patterns of learning we've acquired through associations, ...

The following distills what most often helps my clients effect behavior change. While I frame it as what I do as a counselor, much of it should be useful in self help. Build on one's genetics and ...

My recent article, "Behavior Modification Is Everywhere: Why Education Can’t Afford to Pretend Otherwise," sparked thoughtful, even passionate, comments from readers. These responses highlighted ...

John Broadus Watson was a pioneering psychologist who revolutionized psychology in the early 20th century by introducing behaviorism, a scientific approach that focused on observable behaviors instead ...

Persistent concerns about poor behavior in UK secondary schools have led to the widespread implementation of disciplinary behavior management strategies. These include the use of isolation rooms, ...

Executive coaching has evolved along two very different paths. One focuses on external behavior; the other centers on the internal world. These two traditions come from very different worldviews. Both ...