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“Behavior modification,” also known as “behavior management ” and “behavior analysis,” all stems from the work of B.F. Skinner. He did most of this work on animals, particularly pigeons and rats, to ...

Positive punishment means giving an undesirable consequence after an unwanted behavior to make it less appealing. It aims to stop the behavior from happening again. However, long term, there may be a ...

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In a recent study published in the journal BMC Medicine, researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to investigate whether short-term interventions combining alcohol-metabolizing enzyme ...

Managing obesity with both drugs and lifestyle changes ‘enables clinicians to treat patients holistically, long-term, and in ...

Walk through a grocery store with a child, and you will see it instantly. Candy bars line the checkout aisle, placed exactly at eye level. That placement is not random; it is deliberate stimulus ...

Type 2 diabetes stands as a prevalent chronic condition, impacting millions worldwide and requiring meticulous management and lifestyle adaptations. Its effective management often necessitates ...

May is Mental Health Awareness month and a good time to take a closer look at the primary care services that treat both mind and body. In particular, our UAB Family and Community Medicine clinics ...