Imperfect Behavior

We know you would rather be working out than listening to this episode, but that would just lead to a poor fitness regime...and nobody wants that. If you want to get some advice on how the experts crush it with their fitness game, then put the weights down and press play. We promise there will be some positive reinforcement in store for that choice of behavior!

Fine, we admit it...we're guilty! Guilty of taking freebie reinforcement. After all this talk of reinforcing behaviors, I bet you didn't think there was such a thing in Behavior Analysis. In this episode, we'll give you the down low on these just because rewards and what guilty pleasures we enjoy.

Welcome back to the Imperfect Behavior Podcast! We dusted off those podcast microphones and sat down to discuss all that's been happening during the break.Join us as we talk about some of the few tricks that worked for us during quarantine and the many that didn't. After all, we wouldn't be imperfect if we had it all figured out...

Lullaby and goodnight, all you behavior fans! On this episode we get the low down on how to get to La La Land and stay there. Nicole, a BCBA who specializes in sleep, will knock you out cold with her knowledge of this exhaustive issue.

Who knew how much being connected to the military could affect our lives? Well we have an idea, and so does our special guest! This is a direct order to listen to this episode where we handle the ranks of behavior analysis and the military life....now drop and give me 20!!

Hope you're packing light because we're bringing a lot of baggage to this episode. We love to travel, but it's not always easy. Join us as we talk about preparing for the trip and enjoying even the bumpy roads.

She's going to blow! Just kidding, no explosions or imploding people here...We've just got a whole lot of extinction bursts happening and you probably didn't even know it. After this episode, you'll be able to identify one and clean up the remains of all your imperfections.

Marriage and behavior analysis, what a lovely union. On this episode we're joined by our husbands who have a lot to say about that...maybe too much.

Ding ding ding, survey says...Reinforce! But with positive reinforcement or negative reinforcement? Now that's the real question. Join us as we talk about what reinforcement can do for your behavior and how to avoid using the wrong type.

Has behavior analysis caught your eye (or ear in this case)? Take it from someone getting started in the field. In this episode we talk to our first guest to get her take on life as a student and how to manage using her brand new skills.

Do you ever wonder if you're actually going anywhere or just spinning your wheels? In this episode we discuss the invaluable trendline. This handy tool can tell you if you're going up, or down, or sideways, and slantways, and longways, or backways...and front ways?...and squareways and front ways, and any other ways you can think of.

What the function?! Hey, watch your mouth and listen to the episode to determine the function of your behavior. There are only 4 choices so this should be easy...

Give me an M-O-T-I-V-A-T-I-O-N, what does it spell? We can't give you a cheer squad, but we can give you Behavior Analysis. Join us to get going, get pumped, and get motivated... or at least to learn how it all works.

Hello, my name is Imperfect Behavior. I like long walks on the beach and a nice graph at sunset. We want to tell you all about us and what we do as Behavior Analysts in the real world, so let's get this conversation started!