Research has shown that positive reinforcement is an effective means of influencing behavior. This experiment looks further to determine which type of reinforcement-praise or reward-is more effective with young children. The objective of...

Insightful article offering advice about understanding and successfully handling a "class clown." Also includes common mistakes teachers make in dealing with this type of student. Available in PDF format.

This biographical survey of the behaviorist B.F. Skinner (1904-1990) also discusses his writings (Walden II) and his theories on aversive stimulus, shaping, and the like.