Archive for July 5th, 2006
« Previous EntriesTypes Of Reinforcement
Wednesday, July 5th, 2006Operant Conditioning is the term used by B.F. Skinner to describe the effects of the consequences of a particular behavior on the future occurrence of that behavior. There are four types of Operant Conditioning: Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement, Punishment, and Extinction. Both Positive and Negative Reinforcement strengthen behavior while both Punishment and Extinction […]
The Piping Fisherman
Wednesday, July 5th, 2006A fisherman who was a skilled musician played his flute by the sea, in the hope that the fish, attracted by his melody, would jump up to him.
He blew in vain for a long time.
Finally, he put aside the flute, and cast his net into the […]
Quotes About Insight
Wednesday, July 5th, 2006‘Insight’ is a great word. An insight is going to help us succeed, to beat the competition. But just what is an insight? How can you be sure you’ve got one?
An insight is a fresh and unexpected perspective. It gets the following reaction from those involved: “Wow, yes, you’re right. I’d never really thought of […]
Colour Psychology — Synaesthesia
Wednesday, July 5th, 2006Colour Psychology covers the colour preferences of different people, such as children, adolescents, normal and abnormal groups.
By contrast, it also deals with the effects that colours have on people.
Colours have a special role to play in the expression of personality, mood and emotion.
Colour psychology studies the perception of colour and […]
