Behavioral Modification (b-mod) is a common intervention utilized to treat a range of behavioral issues exhibited by children in home and school settings, as well as to shape maladaptive behaviors…
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A big misunderstanding about family behavior plans is that they are punishments for kids. Some kids also worry that family behavior plans mean giving their parents all control or rule…
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We have all been faced with the need to change a behavior. Usually, this desire comes from our own internal motivation and we put in place a plan to help…
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Overall, reinforcement, both positive and negative, is used to increase a behavior. Positive reinforcement involves adding something that is desired or rewarding that increases the likelihood that the behavior will…
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The internet and social media have seemed to evolve faster than the social norms surrounding them, which can sometimes make online interactions a bit contentious. Responses often happen so quickly…
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We make decisions every day. In fact, some could even argue that to live is to make decisions. What should I eat? What should I wear? Which route should I…
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Some people with mild to moderate OCD symptoms learn to live with the inconveniences of their obsessive thought patterns or compulsive actions. They may even rationalize their repetitive behaviors as…
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With the catchphrase “I have OCD” ever so prevalent amongst teens and adults alike in our culture, the lack of knowledge surrounding the disease by these individuals is shocking. It’s…
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