Q: Can rewarding my child for good behavior be helpful, and how can I implement rewards effectively? A: Absolutely, incorporating rewards into your parenting strategy can be a valuable tool, ...

A growing wave of clinical trials is testing whether principles from behavioral economics can improve adherence to weight management strategies, one of the most persistent challenges in obesity care.

About 100 Gateway High School students participated in the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports celebration recently and enjoyed a petting zoo, games and treats. Faculty has been working ...

A treat here and a treat there seems harmless enough. After all, what could go wrong with a little positive reinforcement for good behavior? As it turns out, quite a bit. The research on reward ...

We all know reinforcement systems. They are go-to strategies for many clinicians, teachers, and parents. However, some have strong objections to behavioral rewards or other related techniques. Some ...

Employers who have introduced team-based rewards systems to foster creativity, collaboration, productivity and sales may want to look again at a system that new research shows can create an unintended ...

Everyone likes to be rewarded with something for free, especially if they’ve had to pay money initially. It’s human nature. There are many aspects in life where this is true. When you walk down the ...