Almost all the literature on behavioral consequences pertains to children. It's about effectively disciplining them by consistently applying negative repercussions when they act out. This post, ...

Oct. 12—High-risk drivers received an education on the consequences of accidents during a traffic offender program that provides a sentencing alternative for motorists. Sheldon Lyon, executive ...

You want the best for your toddler, but it's a universally-acknowledged truth that if you're in a rush and it's 32 degrees outside with snow on the ground, your tot will pitch a fit about putting on a ...

I used to finish every sentence with “you know?” It was a habit that drove my mom nuts. She talked to me about it — a lot. But when she started saying “No, I don’t know,” every time I said it, she ...

Positive punishment means giving an undesirable consequence after an unwanted behavior to make it less appealing. It aims to stop the behavior from happening again. However, long term, there may be a ...

“The only thing that works is positive reinforcement,” Psychology Today reports, and the same principle applies to consequences for bad behavior. Consider the change potential of allowing your child ...

The links between climate change and human behavior will become increasingly important to those tasked safety and security in the workplace, campus, and community. This July was the hottest month in ...