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PBIS “Positive Peer Pressure” Program Changes School Culture

February 13, 2019 bsci21 2

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21Media, LLC WSLS News in Roanoke, Virginia recently reported on a Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program aimed to boost school attendance and academic performance across Henry County schools. One […]

ABA Practice

When Ethical Guidelines Conflict in ABA Practice

March 28, 2016 4

By Clelia Sigaud, M.S. bSci21 Contributing Writer Even as a not-yet-certified student of behavior analysis, it is incredibly easy for me to personally connect with virtually all guidelines within the Behavior Analysis Certification Board’s Professional […]

Lifestyle

Changing Four Behaviors that Predict Divorce with Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

February 12, 2015 0

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org According to BusinessInsider.com, researchers at the University of Washington’s Gottman Institute have identified four behaviors most likely to predict divorce with 93% accuracy in longitudinal studies […]

Society

Boosting Fuel Economy with Behavior Analysis

September 28, 2018 1

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21Media, LLC Brian Jadro of Simmons College published a preliminary study in Behavior and Social Issues which evaluated the effects of feedback and goal setting in an effort to increase drivers’ […]

Lifestyle

How the Pandemic Changed Dating

August 7, 2020 0

Todd Ward, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA bSci21Media, LLC Dating has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a recent article on CNN dives deep into the topic with case studies and input from experts in the dating […]

Lifestyle

Toddlers & Mealtimes: Hope for Parents Everywhere

January 27, 2016 0

By Leanne Page, M.Ed, BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer and your “Behavior BFF” A mom writes: Behavior BFF, my child totally loses his cool at dinnertime. Every. Single. Day. Is there a way to make dinnertime […]

Lifestyle

Positive Reinforcement: The Problem And Solution To Your Pet’s Bad Behavior

July 19, 2015 7

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org For most pet owners, their beloved animals aren’t perfect. For some, this could mean an occasional “tinkle” on the carpet or a “gift” that is brought […]