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One of my dreams has always been to run an extremely successful comic book store. There’s always something that sparks a conversation, be it powerscaling, morality discussions, or character motives and themes. Honestly, it’s a joy to watch people get that invested. So, for the sake of understanding Schedules of Reinforcement, let’s assume I’ve actually managed to open one. Let’s fast forward to opening day. I’ve opened the doors early, stocked the shelves, got everything rea

Every scHool has rules. Most students quickly learn with the intent to respect and follow them. A few, however, prefer to test the boundaries. Undesirable behaviours are often followed by consequences intended to discourage the frequency of the future occurrence of said undesirable behaviours. Contrary to popular belief, punishment in applied behaviour analysis is not defined by detention, losing house points, or a stern reprimand from a professor. Instead, it is defined by s

Ever wondered how certain behaviours become habits? Why does someone continue studying after receiving a Good grade, press a button that stops an irritating noise, or willingly participate in a dangerous spoRt that involves chasing a tiny, golden, flying ball on a magic broom while the opposing team repeatedly attempts to knock them out of the sky by smashing enchanted iron balls at them? The answer often lies in reinforcement, one of the most fundamental concepts in behaviou

Consider you're driving home from a long, exhaustive hunt. Your older brother is in unusually high spirits and insists on getting some pie. An odd choice but you agree that a sweet treat is exactly what you need right about now. So you decide to pull into your local Denny’s to try their take on a cherry pie. The moment your brother bites into the pie, he begins uttering words that you’ve never heard before. What on earth is “scrumdiddlyumptious” and how can a pie possibly do