Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Behavior Modification01:21

Behavior Modification

Behavioral approaches have often been criticized for ignoring mental processes and focusing solely on observable behavior. However, these approaches provide an optimistic perspective for individuals seeking to change their behaviors. Rather than concentrating on intrinsic personality traits, behavioral approaches suggest that even longstanding habits can be modified by changing the reward contingencies that maintain them.
A real-world application of operant conditioning principles is applied...
Behaviorism01:28

Behaviorism

The field of behaviorism was pioneered by figures such as Ivan Pavlov, John B. Watson, and B.F. Skinner fundamentally shifted the focus of psychology to the observable and controllable aspects of human and animal behavior. This shift marked a critical evolution in the discipline, emphasizing scientific rigor and experimental methodology.
The core premise of behaviorism is its focus on observable behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings. This approach argues that true scientific...
Law of Effect01:06

Law of Effect

B.F. Skinner, a prominent figure in behavioral psychology, introduced operant conditioning by emphasizing the role of consequences in shaping behavior. This theory builds upon the law of effect proposed by Edward Thorndike, which posits that behaviors followed by satisfying outcomes are likely to be repeated. In contrast, those followed by unsatisfying outcomes are less likely to recur.
Edward Thorndike's foundational work involved studying learning in animals, particularly using puzzle boxes...
What is Behavior?00:54

What is Behavior?

Behaviors are actions that an organism engages in—they can be related to finding food, reproducing, defending against threats, and many other possible actions. Behaviors include activities related to the environment around the animal—such as migration—as well as social interactions within a species or population. Many behaviors involve motor output—that is, muscle movements—while others involve less visible actions, such as learning.
Operant Conditioning Intervention01:24

Operant Conditioning Intervention

Operant conditioning serves as a foundational principle in therapeutic interventions aimed at modifying maladaptive behaviors. Central to this approach is the notion that behaviors, both adaptive and maladaptive, are learned through reinforcement. By analyzing the environmental factors that reinforce problematic behaviors, clinicians can design interventions to weaken these reinforcements and replace maladaptive behaviors with healthier alternatives.
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
The Behavioral Perspective on Personality01:19

The Behavioral Perspective on Personality

Behaviorists view personality as primarily shaped by environmental reinforcements and consequences. According to this perspective, behavior is influenced by external stimuli, and individuals adjust their actions based on rewards and punishments. Over time, learning histories — accumulated patterns of reinforcement — play a significant role in shaping personality. Behaviors that lead to positive outcomes are reinforced, while those resulting in negative outcomes are diminished. Radical...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Differential expression of hypothalamic, metabolic and inflammatory genes in response to short-term calorie restriction in juvenile obese- and lean-prone JCR rats.

Nutrition & diabetes·2015
Same author

Rats.

The Behavior analyst·2012
Same author

Can operant research with animals rescue the science of human behavior?

The Behavior analyst·2012
Same author

Activity anorexia: An interplay between basic and applied behavior analysis.

The Behavior analyst·2012
Same author

Pervasive negative effects of rewards on intrinsic motivation: The myth continues.

The Behavior analyst·2012
Same author

What happened to analysis in applied behavior analysis?

The Behavior analyst·2012
Same journal

An Internal and Critical Review of the PEAK Relational Training System for Children with Autism and Related Intellectual Disabilities: 2014-2017.

The Behavior analyst·2020
Same journal

Self-Control Based on Soft Commitment.

The Behavior analyst·2020
Same journal

Behavioral Pragmatism: Making A Place for Reality and Truth.

The Behavior analyst·2020
Same journal

The Challenges of Integrating Behavioral and Neural Data: Bridging and Breaking Boundaries Across Levels of Analysis.

The Behavior analyst·2020
Same journal

Automating Scoring of Delay Discounting for the 21- and 27-Item Monetary Choice Questionnaires.

The Behavior analyst·2020
Same journal

The Future of Behavior Analysis: Foxes and Hedgehogs Revisited.

The Behavior analyst·2020
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 23, 2026

A Step-by-Step Implementation of DeepBehavior, Deep Learning Toolbox for Automated Behavior Analysis
05:41

A Step-by-Step Implementation of DeepBehavior, Deep Learning Toolbox for Automated Behavior Analysis

Published on: February 6, 2020

Applied behavior analysis: New directions from the laboratory.

W F Epling, W D Pierce

    The Behavior Analyst
    |April 6, 2012
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Basic research in applied behavior analysis (ABA) offers practical insights for changing socially significant behaviors. New findings on schedule-induced behavior and relative reinforcement demonstrate ABA

    More Related Videos

    Training Laboratory Rabbits to Refine Routine Husbandry Procedures
    05:21

    Training Laboratory Rabbits to Refine Routine Husbandry Procedures

    Published on: February 16, 2024

    Paradigms for Behavioral Assessment in Drosophila Model of Autism Spectrum Disorder
    08:30

    Paradigms for Behavioral Assessment in Drosophila Model of Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Published on: September 6, 2024

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: May 23, 2026

    A Step-by-Step Implementation of DeepBehavior, Deep Learning Toolbox for Automated Behavior Analysis
    05:41

    A Step-by-Step Implementation of DeepBehavior, Deep Learning Toolbox for Automated Behavior Analysis

    Published on: February 6, 2020

    Training Laboratory Rabbits to Refine Routine Husbandry Procedures
    05:21

    Training Laboratory Rabbits to Refine Routine Husbandry Procedures

    Published on: February 16, 2024

    Paradigms for Behavioral Assessment in Drosophila Model of Autism Spectrum Disorder
    08:30

    Paradigms for Behavioral Assessment in Drosophila Model of Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Published on: September 6, 2024

    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Science
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Applied behavior analysis (ABA) extends laboratory principles to human behavior change.
    • A gap exists between basic research findings and their practical application in ABA.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the applied importance of recent laboratory findings in ABA.
    • To bridge the communication gap between basic researchers and practitioners.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and discussion of schedule-induced behavior.
    • Exploration of the correlation-based law of effect and relative reinforcement.
    • Examination of concurrent operant models and new paradigms.

    Main Results:

    • Schedule-induced behavior, a byproduct of reinforcement contingencies, presents treatment challenges.
    • Relative reinforcement principles offer insights into applied examples and concurrent operants.
    • New paradigms show potential for future practical advantages.

    Conclusions:

    • Basic research remains crucial for both theoretical and practical advancements in applied behavior analysis.
    • Communicating the implications of laboratory findings is essential for ABA practice.
    • Understanding concepts like relative reinforcement can inform behavior modification techniques.