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Leeder, Thomas M. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2022
The aim of this article is to provide a concise overview of the theoretical assumptions of behaviorism, which generally informs "traditional" approaches to sport coaching. B.F. Skinner's (1904--1990) theory of operant conditioning is discussed, alongside considerations for sport coaching practice. For coaches who draw upon the principles…
Descriptors: Athletics, Athletic Coaches, Behaviorism, Operant Conditioning
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Kubina, Richard M., Jr.; Morrison, Rebecca S.; Lee, David L. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2006
As researchers continue to study creativity, a behavior analytic perspective may provide new vistas by offering an additional perspective. Contemporary behavior analysis began with B. F. Skinner and offers a selectionist approach to the scientific investigation of creativity. Behavior analysis contributes to the study of creativity by…
Descriptors: Creativity, Behavior Problems, Researchers, Behavioral Science Research
Heitzman, Andrew J.; Wiley, David B. – Pointer, 1987
Failure to solve school discipline problems is attributed to four factors: school district priorities, unclear problem dimensions, inadequate teacher training, and flaws in teacher/ administrator applied psychology. Psychological approaches that provide systems to control student behavior are described, including biophysical, interactionist, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Theories, Behaviorism, Child Psychology