Behavior Modification: Techniques for Better Sleep & Focus

Behavior modification techniques can help you overcome fears, fix sleep habits, and improve decision-making through digital detoxes and stress reduction plans.

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10 Ways to Spot Someone Who Is Lying

If you look closely enough, you can tell when most people are lying. The concept of body language changing during a lie spawned an entire television show, “Lie to Me.” Even “Bachelorette” winner Jordan Rodgers has faced scrutiny for his lack of eye contact with his damsel while proclaiming his devotion.

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11 Words to Stop Saying Right Now

Words are powerful. They have the ability to build people up or tear them down. And that includes you too! “Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can change your brain,” says Belinda Anderson, life coach and author. It's true.

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The 10 Most Common Fears and Ways to Overcome Them

Facing fear can save your life. Fear can inspire a range of positive and negative reactions. It can be a great motivator, create insecurity or stimulate change. The most disastrous consequence of fear is avoiding situations or limiting experiences. About 19.

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Holiday Digital Detox Dare

From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, challenge yourself to put down your smartphone, close your laptop, turn off the TV and just be present with your loved ones.

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21 Stress-Reducing Techniques

Americans are feeling increasingly stressed, according to a 2012 Carnegie Mellon study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.

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What Is Behavior Modification?

Behavior modification is a treatment approach which is focused on changing behavior. This method is based on the work of B.F. Skinner, a well known psychologist who developed the operant conditioning theory -- which suggests that behavior can be modified by consequences and through reinforcement.

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Overcoming the Need to Fix Someone

To overcome the need to fix someone, start by fixing that need within yourself. Work together with your partner to fix a problem instead of doing it for them.

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Behavior Modification Techniques in the Classroom

Behavior modification techniques include a series of teacher-implemented activities and actions aimed at improving classroom behavior. Encouraged behaviors might include staying seated, requesting permission to talk, remaining on task, proper care of classroom books and tools, and treating other students with respect.

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Examples of Behavior Modification Plans

Many behavior modification plans and techniques are available for parents, teacher and other people to purchase in book form. These tools are not always necessary because behavior modification plans are often best if they are made specific to the individual.

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Drugs Similar to Adderall

Adderall is the brand name of a prescription drug used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and a sleep disorder called narcolepsy. Adderall is a stimulant drug. There are several drugs similar to Adderall, which are also stimulants but there are important differences.

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10 Ways Science Can Help You Make Better Decisions

Life moves quickly, and every day we make countless in-the-moment decisions, often not fully considering the consequences and finality of those choices. In spite of this, things usually turn out reasonably well. But what about those times things don’t turn out so well, when you wished you might have chosen better?

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