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Psychology Behaviour

Hi, Behaviorism, also known as behavioral psychology , is a theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning. Conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment. Behaviorists believe that our responses to environmental stimuli shape our actions. Yes, even psychologists like to read advice columns.  Or at least this one does.  My thinking is we need to keep an eye on our competition. Gain a few common sense pointers for those tricky problems that outcome research hasn't studied yet. My personal favorite is The Washington Post's Carolyn Hax .  I like the way she frames her answers. She takes many variables into consideration rather than jumping to the most obvious, and sometimes the most judgemental, conclusion. Recently she tackled one of the most common dilemmas posed by grandparents.  And by grandparents, I mean grandmothers:  When grandparents want to see more of their grandchildren.  When they feel lef