Negative reinforcement has a bad reputation. Here’s what it really means, and why it can be surprisingly helpful.

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Negative reinforcement encourages specific behaviors by removing or avoiding negative consequences or stimuli. It is different than punishment, which aims to discourage a specific behavior. Negative ...

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in terms of how many television ads they’ve aired in battleground states. The tones of those ads, however, have been worlds apart from each other.

We all need positive examples and role models to look up to and follow in our lives. A father was teaching his son what a Christian should be like. The boy asked, “Dad, have I ever met one of these ...

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Many of us use self-talk to inspire and improve ourselves. Yet the typically harsh, punishing approach often backfires (for example, Loser!). Research has repeatedly linked self-criticism to various ...

Ever find yourself in a negative thinking spiral? Of course you have! It’s human nature. Cognitive distortions aka thinking traps– are basically exaggerated or irrational negative thought patterns ...