Theory library
Behavior & Guidance
B.F. Skinner
Behaviorism & Reinforcement
Focus
Behavior grows in the direction of what gets attention — thoughtful positive reinforcement beats punishment.
Key concepts
- Positive reinforcement
- Catch them being good
- Attention shapes behavior — including yours
In the classroom
Instead of narrating the running child, the teacher warmly names the three children walking — and the runner slows to join them.
See it in practice
Every Edfable simulation connected to this theory — and why it applies.