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Behaviorism

Radical Behaviorist Remembered On Birth Anniversary

The Huffington Post | David Freeman | Posted 03.22.2013 | Science
Read More: Video, Operant Conditioning, History of Science, Brain, Biology, Behaviorism, Bf Skinner, Psychology, Behavioral Psychology, B.F. Skinner, Science News

This week marks the birthday of B.F. Skinner. The celebrated and sometimes controversial American behavioral scientist, who was born in Susquehanna, P...

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How Humans and Dogs Can Learn -- and Suffer -- From the Use of Negative Reinforcement

Anna Jane Grossman | Posted 04.05.2013 | New York
Read More: Water-Boarding, Dog Shock Collar, Pets, Behaviorism, Behavior, Dog Training, Punishment, Corporal Punishment, Bf Skinner, Waterboarding, Dogs, Torture, Video, New York News
Anna Jane Grossman

I've written a good deal on about some of the problems involved with using shock collars in animal training, mostly to stop behaviors. But an even worse application of this form of training is sing the shock to elicit desired behaviors.

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3 Tips For Using Dog Training Methods On People

Anna Jane Grossman | Posted 03.25.2013 | Women
Read More: Pets, Relationships, Behaviorism, Behavior, Dog Training, Animal Behavior, Ivan Pavlov, Classical-Conditioning, Dog Training Tips, Dogs, Training People, How to Train Dogs, How to Train People, Relationship Advice, Training Tips, Women News
Anna Jane Grossman

When I meet someone new and say that I'm a dog trainer, the first question I usually get is, "Can you train my husband?" My reply is always, "Yep!"

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Behind The Lost TV Actor And His 16-Year-Old Bride, A Bunch Of Dogs

Anna Jane Grossman | Posted 09.26.2011 | Entertainment
Read More: Teen Marriage, Behaviorism, Courtney Alexis Stodden, Doug Hutchison Wife, Doug Hutchison, Bf Skinner, Lost Teen Bride, Yorkie, Dogs, Entertainment News
Anna Jane Grossman

She's a good Christian teen who just happens to look like she could be Lindsay Lohan's mother. He's a smarmy actor I'd never heard of. Wow, I really don't care. And yet, I can't help myself. Tell me more.

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