Psychologist B.F. Skinner, the formulator of behavior modification theory, was attempting to prove that the same principles that govern the behavior of amoeba, planaria, rats, dogs and monkeys also ...

As many readers know, my doctoral research area was focused on health behavior change. Specifically, I was interested in finding ways to inspire groups of people to become physically active. One of ...

This is the second installment of my three-part series on wrong ideas disseminated by so-called parenting experts. The laundry list includes the core belief of what I call Postmodern Psychological ...

Care Innovations, Intel’s telehealth and remote home-care subsidiary, is turning to continuing education in an effort to teach clinicians to support behavior change. The theory is that only radical ...

AbstractThis study examined the effects of theoretical constructs from the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and value-belief-norm theory (VBN) on intentions to perform purchase and disposal behaviors ...

It's an impressive list considering how loosely we throw around the word change. The word change has earned its reputation as a dirty word of sorts due to the hard work it typically involves. Since ...

This is the second installment of my three-part series on wrong ideas disseminated by so-called parenting experts. The laundry list includes the core belief of what I call Postmodern Psychological ...