Behavior principles in the wild
When a student realizes that every time they say, “I’m SO cold,” a teacher gives them a peppermint hot chocolate. This student then suddenly becomes “cold” 14 times a day.
What is positive reinforcement?
In this movie, Kevin McCallister defends his house from burglars in this holiday movie.
This iconic 1990's holiday song by Mariah Carey returns every December like it’s on a fixed interval schedule.
What is 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'?
CCLIEI
What is ICICLE?
Adam Sandler voices a mischievous elf who helps save Hanukkah in this animated holiday movie.
What is 'Eight Crazy Nights'?
This is the shortest day of the year, marked by the Sun's lowest arc.
What is the winter solstice?
These are the only insects that migrate over 2,500 miles for the winter.
What are monarch butterflies?
When a child learns that if they burst into dramatic tears while wrapping a gift, an adult will “help them fix it” and basically wrap the entire thing for them, this behavioral process accidentally forms
What is unintentional reinforcement of problem behavior?
This boy band sings the hit “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” in 1999.
Who are NSYNC?
A Jamaican team famously competed in this ice-based sport in 1988.
What is bobsledding?
NJAYRUA
What is JANUARY?
The fear of snow is called this.
What is chionophobia?