Behaviorism

To Address Nationwide Shortage of Behavior Analysts, Northcentral University Launches New Master's Specialization

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Psychology, Human behavior, Articles, Psychiatric diagnosis, Applied psychology, Autism, Applied behavior analysis, Life coaching, Association for Behavior Analysis International, Behaviorism

The seven-course applied behavior analysis sequence is verified and approved by the Association for Behavior Analysis International.

Key Points: 
  • The seven-course applied behavior analysis sequence is verified and approved by the Association for Behavior Analysis International.
  • Behavior analysis is considered the gold-standard for treating children and adults with autism spectrum disorder.
  • "There is a significant need for this intervention," said Melinda Docter, a professor at Northcentral University and program coordinator for the new specialization.
  • Founded in 1996, Northcentral University is a regionally accredited, nonprofit, online and graduate-focused university serving professionals globally.

Pear Therapeutics Announces Market Authorization of reSET® from the Health Science Authority in Singapore for the Treatment of Adults with Substance Use Disorder

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Biotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Technology, Software, Addiction, Health sciences, Health, Articles, Psychiatric diagnosis, Substance dependence, Substance-related disorders, Behaviorism, Substance use disorder, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Behaviour therapy, Therapy

Pear Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that the Health Science Authority (HSA) of Singapore has authorized reSET for the treatment of adults with substance use disorder (SUD) in that country.

Key Points: 
  • Pear Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that the Health Science Authority (HSA) of Singapore has authorized reSET for the treatment of adults with substance use disorder (SUD) in that country.
  • reSET, a 12-week (90-day) prescription treatment to be used in conjunction with outpatient clinician-delivered care, will be distributed by local partners to eligible patients in Singapore.
  • reSET offers interactive treatment modules that deliver cognitive behavioral therapy, fluency training to reinforce proficiency, and contingency management.
  • Pears lead product, reSET, for the treatment of Substance Use Disorder, was the first PDT to receive marketing authorization from FDA to treat disease.

Little Leaves Behavioral Health Services Earns Two-Year Behavioral Health Center of Excellence® Reaccreditation

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Applied psychology, Behaviorism, Clinical psychology, Cognitive behavioral therapy

SILVER SPRING, Md., June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Little Leaves Behavioral Services , a leading provider of center-based behavioral health services for children, today announced it has been recognized with a two-year reaccreditation from the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE).

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Little Leaves Behavioral Services , a leading provider of center-based behavioral health services for children, today announced it has been recognized with a two-year reaccreditation from the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE).
  • The accreditation acknowledges Little Leaves as a behavioral service provider dedicated to continuous improvement in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
  • Our team at Little Leaves is honored to have earned re-accreditation from BHCOE, said Heather Jennett, Ph.D., BCBA-D, director of clinical services, Little Leaves Behavioral Services.
  • Little Leaves is accredited by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence.

Health Vector integrates the CDC Coronavirus Self-Checker and expands Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Module

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Psychotherapy, Behaviorism, Behaviour therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Psychology, Clinical psychology, Articles

NEWTON, Mass., May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Vector integrates the CDC Coronavirus self-checker in its innovative patient decision support app.

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  • NEWTON, Mass., May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Vector integrates the CDC Coronavirus self-checker in its innovative patient decision support app.
  • The Health Vector app includes comprehensive habits tracking and insights features, grounded in principles of cognitive behavioral therapy.
  • The revolutionary Health Vector app provides the comprehensive Coronavirus e-Visit module to prepare users for the interaction with clinicians.
  • Health Vector is an innovative health management solution that pioneers a new form of patient activation to significantly boost engagement and reduce wellness and medical costs using artificial intelligence insights, principles of cognitive behavioral therapy and action analytics.

Acorn Health Acquires Behavior Basics, LLC in Alexandria, VA

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Monday, May 18, 2020
Family, Mental health, Health, Consumer, Environment, Children, General Health, Psychology, Articles, Human behavior, Psychiatric diagnosis, Applied psychology, Behaviorism, Applied behavior analysis, Behavior modification, Life coaching, Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Autism, Acorn Computers

Acorn Health, a national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with autism, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Behavior Basics, LLC, a provider of high quality, center-based and in-home ABA therapy in Alexandria, Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • Acorn Health, a national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with autism, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Behavior Basics, LLC, a provider of high quality, center-based and in-home ABA therapy in Alexandria, Virginia.
  • The acquisition of Behavior Basics expands Acorn Healths current capabilities in the Northeastern region of Virginia.
  • Acorn Health now has a significant presence across the state of Virginia and is currently providing ABA services throughout Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, and Florida.
  • By joining Acorn Health, we join forces with a group of people who care deeply about their employees and the families they serve.

AI-personalized Rewards Store Launches Globally, Making Rewards More Meaningful and Engagement More Powerful

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Neuroscience, Psychology, Addiction, Behaviorism, Psychological manipulation, Human behavior, Behavior modification, Reward, Loyalty program, Motivation, Reinforcement

Using machine learning, Reward AI suggests rewards that best matchmembers'interests, boosting engagement and redemption rates.

Key Points: 
  • Using machine learning, Reward AI suggests rewards that best matchmembers'interests, boosting engagement and redemption rates.
  • "Companies with incentive, recognition,or loyalty programs want a platform that motivates people to create their greatest work with personally meaningful rewards," said Rob Purdy, founder and CEO of Global Reward Solutions.
  • "With our new Reward AI technology, we're making it easier to find and redeem for what you love, reinforcing the direct connection between performance and rewards.
  • Our platform seamlessly automates reward data, order processing, local fulfillment, regional tax compliance,and currency conversion in over 185 countries.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Fun And Educational Board (AUP-1121)

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Monday, May 4, 2020
Psychology, Academic disciplines, Neuropsychology, Behaviorism, Psychological manipulation, Educational psychology, Addiction, Behavior therapy, Reinforcement, Learning, KRA

"This inspired me to develop a means through which learning may be fun and easy."

Key Points: 
  • "This inspired me to develop a means through which learning may be fun and easy."
  • She developed THE CREATIVE KRA LEARNING BOARD to provide children with positive reinforcement stimuli through which they could learn letters, colors, shapes and words.
  • The original design was submitted to the Austin sales office of InventHelp.
  • 18-AUP-1121, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

RoosterMoney Reveals How Kids' Allowance Habits Are Changing During Lockdown

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Monday, May 4, 2020
Articles, Behavior, Behaviorism, HABIT, Human behavior, Learning, Allowance, Psychology, Action philosophy)

Research shows that our money habits are formed as early as 7, and that parents are the best facilitators of this in the early years*.

Key Points: 
  • Research shows that our money habits are formed as early as 7, and that parents are the best facilitators of this in the early years*.
  • Having confidence with money, building positive habits around saving and learning to make considered spending choices will be something that sticks with kids for life.
  • It's good to see the kids' allowance economy is still strong, with chore routines being embraced and kids adapting their spending habits to their new environment."
  • All other data from the Kids' Allowance Report, sampling 40,000 RoosterMoney users, covering 19/03/20 to 26/04/20.

RoosterMoney Reveals How Pocket Money Habits Are Changing During Lockdown

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Monday, May 4, 2020
Behaviorism, HABIT, Human behavior, Learning, Psychology, Action philosophy), Behavior

Research shows that our money habits are formed as early as 7, and that parents are the best facilitators of this in the early years*.

Key Points: 
  • Research shows that our money habits are formed as early as 7, and that parents are the best facilitators of this in the early years*.
  • Having confidence with money, building positive habits around saving and learning to make considered spending choices will be something that sticks with kids for life.
  • It's good to see the pocket money economy is still strong, with chore routines being embraced and kids adapting their spending habits to their new environment."
  • All other data taken from the Pocket Money Index, sampling 24,000 RoosterMoney users, covering 19/03/20 to 26/04/20.

Is the "Quarantine 15" a Myth? New Survey Finds Americans have Healthier Habits during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Friday, April 24, 2020
Articles, Behavior, Behaviorism, HABIT, Human behavior, Learning, Kitchen, Diet, Action philosophy), Psychology

While half of those questioned report not seeing a change in their overall diets, 29% say their eating habits have improved.

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  • While half of those questioned report not seeing a change in their overall diets, 29% say their eating habits have improved.
  • Nearly 50% of respondents report cooking more meals in their kitchens, with 25% upping their fruit and vegetable intakes.
  • Besides healthier eating habits, other key findings from the survey show that more than 75% of participants have adopted at least one new wellness-related habit during this time.
  • Founded in 1999, this active online community publishes up-to-the-minute health information to better understand the medication as a weight loss tool.