ElanSubdued
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For anyone who wants to do behavior modification, having a good understanding of classical and operant conditioning are essential. I don't have the training that I would consider necessary: I took a course on behaviorist models, but if I wanted to seriously work with someone to change behavior using these models, I'd want to do some postgrad-level work and pick up a few books targeted at teaching educators to deal with autistic and special ed populations. I'm a scientist. I love "fun" punishment, but if I was going to use punishment that the recipient wouldn't enjoy, I'd make damn sure that there was theoretical and/or clinical evidence showing effectiveness. To do otherwise is cruel and leans toward abusive. Just checking in. Thanks for the background above. I've appreciated all your posts. The reply I made (vis-a-vis "undecided lesbian") was meant entirely in a friendly, supportive way. I hope you didn't take any offense to that and if you did, please accept my apologies. quote:
Next you're going to be telling me that I should build my own GUI. Who has the time? My primary computer is a $300 laptop - as long as it works, I don't put much stock in geekier-than-thou dick waving. Well, actually, in regard to "geekier-than-thou dick waving", you've proven yourself capable in a most informative, pleasant, and endearing way. Please, wave away! :-) Elan.
< Message edited by ElanSubdued -- 10/21/2010 11:55:41 AM >
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