David Premack

This type of reinforcement coupled with positive feedback tends to be the most effective (Jones, 2007). Another way teachers can offer positive reinforcement is by implementing the Premack principle. The Premack principle, named after David Premack is “the principle stating that a more-desired activity can serve as a reinforcer for a less-desired activity” (Eggen & Kauchak, 2010, p. 169). Teachers often implement this strategy in their class sessions by offering

David Premack’s principles of reinforcement and of punishment states that a high- probability behavior can be used to reinforce a low-probability behavior. This theory suggests that if a person wants to perform an activity, the person will perform a less desirable activity to get to the one they want, the activity themselves are the reinforcers. An individual is more motivated to perform an activity if they know they will be able to take part in a more desirable activity therefore. If more desirable

With countless readings, assignments, papers, quizzes, and exams college students already have a lot on their “plate” and typically their own health is put at the bottom of the totem pole. Whether it be not eating enough food or indulging in too much food, either situation can be detrimental in someone’s life. Becoming physically active can help regulate eating patterns as well as help better overall health. The target behavior being altered in this study is increasing the amount of exercise that

the unification and later division of the tribes of Israel. In the Hebrew Bible, various tribes are depicted as encompassing the land of Canaan prior to a time modern scholars refer to as the united monarchy, which refers to the rule of King Saul, David and Solomon.

I walk through the doors with my mom. I hear crying, little kids throwing tantrums and moms telling their kids everything would be fine. The nurses walking around with files and stethoscopes around their necks. I was officially at the doctor’s office. I had checked in and sitting in pain with all these noises going on, thinking that it would be just a regular visit. But little did I know, from that day on it would be a life changing experience to my identity. My whole life’s been a chase, it’s a

Religious spaces, characterized by Thomas Tweed, are “differentiated,” “interrelated,” and “kinetic.” As a sacred city with spiritual significance in three major religions, Jerusalem is depicted thoroughly in the Hebrew Bible and illustrated as one of the spaces Tweed defines. The Bible emphasizes that Jerusalem was chosen by God and honored by Israelites, which differentiates it as a special, singular space; the description of Solomon’s Temple shows that the Holy City was interrelated to economic

The books of 1-2 Samuel formed from the transition from the era of judges to the era of kings. The book of Judges introduces the long years of Israel’s struggle to maintain control of the Promised Land from the death of Joshua until the rise of the kings. The book of Judges proves that a “Judge” could only partially administer, and a king was needed who could more effectively fulfil the roles and duties. Not only king is capable of fulfilling duties, which is shown during the time of Samuel. Only

Dorcas Li Duo Jia Li 1 Dr. Baker Intro to the bible 19/10/2015 Hannah God; Israel God God grant Hannah’s prayers but his plan was greater then just giving Hannah a child. There are aspects of the story that parallel the greater story of Israel’s need for a king. 1 Samuel 1:5-17 is about Elkanah’s wife Hannah could not bear child. In the past, woman who can not pregnant will be think as cursed by God. In addition to Hannah (1 Sam 1:1-2:21), several other

ceiling, and pulled the trigger. "Nice trigger," he said. He held in front of his waist and looked at it then gave it to Kenneth. (Dubus 223-224) Douglas is accepted by the family and Kenneth is the only one left between Douglas and Connie, like David was the only one brave enough to fight Goliath. Kenneth can also be portrayed as Moses leading people to safety because he does with Connie when he kills the intruder. Kenneth's experience can also be compared to the story of Adam and Eve. "Another

of marriage in the Bible? Better yet what is the definition of family in the Bible? In Scripture there are many families which could be studied in order to better answer this question, but some of the most prominent choices are Abraham 's family, David 's family, and Solomon 's family. Each of these families in turn had their own sets of issues and problems, but there are also Biblical solutions to these problems which shall be address through the course of this paper. But, before this is done it