Class Assignment Week #1 (Due Saturday 29th)

MLR

1) I liked in the topical blog's post from Husters on scheduled reinforcement, because I coach gymnastics and that would help me learn how to change the behavior of the children to my target of desired behavior I want them to achieve. I also liked Rachel Splinter's post in the topical blog since she chose to blog about goal setting and setting realistic and achievable goals since that is a very important behavior that everyone needs to achieve to live the desired and tangible life they want.

2) Some posts were better than others, since some used more terms and listed them at the bottom and also had 3 credible sources that were listed. Some people also write better and seemed to know exactly what they were discussing and were very thorough. Some were better because they chose to write about more interesting topics in my opinion and gave me future ideas to think about for this class.

3) After reading these posts, I did learn that what I expected from this course was somewhat wrong. I learned that we can choose topics that we find interesting to blog about for assignments and I learned areas of behavior modification that I never knew of or thought about that went with the topics and examples.

4) I am interested in learning about any topics that will help me out for my career in Industrial Organization Psychology and ethics. I do not know yet exactly what all those topics will be but look forward to learning about them. I think the topics of reinforcement, punishment, classical conditioning, self-directed behavior steps, rule-governed behavior, importance of goals, and changing the antecedents will most likely interest me.

NMC
1.) I liked the topical posts the best because of the information discussed as well as the citations. The information given could be traced back to the cites listed, and it was convenient to have the information I wanted to learn more on so accessible. I am also a very visual person and thought that the addition of a youtube video in the sources made the topic more real and more interesting.
2.) The posts that I thought were better than others were not only well summarized, but also had the interests of the reader in mind. My favorite posts used descriptive words, and if posts seemed to be too verbose, they had often definitions to go along beside it.
3.) I think the only kind of behavioral modification I had ever really thought about was classical and operant conditioning. Reading through these posts I see how environment is a contributing factor, and how behavior modification can actually be quite simple.
4.)I think the topics I would be very interested in learning about will be Rule Governed Behavior. I find it fascinating that society has a certain set of rules we are expected to live by as well as rules we might unknowingly follow that we just consider common sense.

JLG
1)After going through all the posts, I found I enjoyed reading the topical blog posts the best. I was more familiar with the topics that were being described and I find relating outside topics back to what is learned in the classroom helps me learn better. Incorporating sources like videos is also a very useful tool because it has a visual way of describing something for people like me who learn best by seeing. Having the citations at hand is also helpful when the reader wants to learn more in depth information.
2)I believe that some posts were better than others because they gave more detailed answers. Reading these posts after not being familiar with the text the students have learned already was somewhat challenging when trying to piece together what they were talking about. In some I found I had to reread what they said just to piece it all together, where in others, like Rachel Splinter’s, I knew right away her topic was goal setting and it was a lot easier to follow along. Also some used sources that didn’t seem very reliable and others used medical websites that gave accurate information.
3)At first I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to expect when coming into this class, but after reading these and seeing familiar topics it makes me feel better about the class. Not only was I familiar with these but they were topics that I was interested in learning. Some things like extinction and rule governed behaviors I haven’t heard much about but they got me wondering what they were and these posts helped me understand through a student’s perspective. So they didn’t really change my idea of what behavior modification was, it just gave me more of an idea of what it involves.
4)I’m interested in learning the topics that I wasn’t too familiar with because they seemed intriguing, especially since they were topics that students really enjoyed. I always liked learning about reinforcement and conditioning in high school, so I won’t ever get bored with that material in class. I will also get to brush up on things that may seem distant to me and that will help me with things related to my major in the future!

EDM

1.) I found the post written about Positive Reinforcement among inmates to be the most interesting to me. As I am planning on a career in Law Enforcement after graduation potentially with delinquent youth I thought the article was a good way to show the different avenues that the legal system is taking to positively allow criminals to relearn good behavior.

2.) I would have to say that a few of the posts stood out to me more than others not necessarily based upon the quality of writing but with the amount of detail provided. Some of the blogs gave many terms as well as specific links to the sources as well as even having videos that were related to the topic. I enjoyed certain posts more based upon their content as some subjects were over what I found to be interesting topics.

3.) After reading through these posts I now have a better understanding of what I will be learning in this course. From just the small sample of Psychology courses I have taken in the past I had a general idea of what could be done with behavioral modification. However, after looking through these posts I see that this is a very broad subject with a lot of information and much more to learn.

4.) The subject of positive reinforcement is one that interests me after reading about the post of its use with prisoners and juvenile delinquents due to my future plans in the field. It sounds like a very interesting subject and having a better understanding of the subject may potentially help me in my career. I also found the subject of rule governed behavior interesting in the fact that our behaviors are controlled by “rules” that are never really established and that we do not necessarily know why we follow them.

TRM
1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I enjoyed reading the topical blog posts the most. I really liked that the students got a chance to pick a topic they were maybe already interested in, or wanted to learn more about and got to take it further and enhance their knowledge of that specific topic. I really liked Burtaab's post about positive reinforcement. That student used a variety of sources to find information on their topic and did a good job of explaining exactly what they meant by using that example.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not? I would say that some were better than others. Some students are better able to get their point across than others and explain exactly what they mean. Some students knew what they were talking about a bit more than others, and I think you will see that in any classroom setting. People have different ways of describing things and therefore it makes some examples more understandable than others.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not? I wouldn't particularly say these posts have changed my idea of behavior modification is but they definitely gave me a better understanding of what to expecting going forward in the class. That being said I was not completely sure of what the topics covered in this class completely were, but these posts give me a good idea of what to expect.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
From the topical blog some people talked about punishment and the Rule Governed Behavior and why we do the things we do. I am interested in learning more about these and see how they can be appropriately and positively displayed and put into action to modify behavior. Especially the punishment topic, it is often looked at from a negative aspect when in reality it is often put into place for the more long term affect and positive outcome.

AMC
1)I liked the Topical Blog posts the best because there was a variety of topics. I think seeing these helps connect what we learn in class to the world around us.
2)Yes, some posts were better than others. I thought that the posts that used examples were better. Also some of the posts were too long. I liked the ones that kept it short and to the point better. Also some of the posts had spelling errors and typos that made them not as good as some of the others.
3)Reading theses posts has not changed my idea of behavior modification much. My first thoughts were about classical and operant conditioning. I learned that there are many more ways that you can modify behavior than just those two.
4)Based on the posts I am interested in learning more about rule governing. I am also interesting in learning about the ways the criminal justice system tries to change people’s behavior since I am a criminology and psychology major.

DKO

1)I liked the topical blog posts the best because there was more variation in subject matter, and it was also interesting to learn about what was important or what each student found to be interesting. I also liked how these posts took information from the topic each student chose and then integrated it with what was being learned in class.

2)Yes,some posts were better than others. The posts that were better than others were the ones that fully summarized their main points and tied them in with concepts from class. Posts that were more direct and to the points were much easier to follow and understand. Also, those posts that explained the terms they were using were much more informative, especially to someone who has not yet learned the course material.

3) Reading these blog posts did change my idea of behavior modification. These blog posts have shown me that behavior modification is something that can be used by everyone and it is not just something for severe behaviors. Although, these blog posts have changed my ideas on behavior modification there were some things I read similar to my own thoughts.

4)From reading these blog posts I am really just interested in learning anything new about the topic behavior modification that I do not already know. Topics of changing behavior in the work environment such as I/O Psychology I also would be very interested in learning about.

KEM
1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I liked the posts about behavioral change the best.It was interesting reading about different behaviors people wanted to change and how they went about changing them.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Yes some where better than others. Some where better written and the behavior that was being changed was more interesting in some.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Yes reading the post has changed my idea of what behavior modification is. I see now that it can be used to change everyday activities and also how changing a behavior of your own can change how others behave also.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I am interested in learning how positive and negative reinforcement can help change behaviors.

SV

After reading the posts please answer the following four questions:
1) I liked both, I like how the chapter ones we were able to write what we liked about the chapter, what we didn't like, what we thought was interesting and things like that. I also like how we could research a topic in the chapter to find out more about it for an assignment as well.
2) Some were better than others, just depended on if the person put time into their answers and went through the details, or left things out.
3) I have had a hybrid class before, so I knew kind of what to expect with the assignments, and I personally like the way it is set up.
4) I am interested in learning about different behaviors and goal setting, because I currently work in a disability center and we work with a lot of setting goals for our clients.

HAR
1) I liked the topical blog posts because they were more interesting to read and relatable. That is why the blog I liked best under the topical blog post was the goal setting because almost everyone can relate to setting a goal and sometimes not meeting your own expectations. I liked that the blog gave you ideas about how to change that
2)Some posts were definitely better than others because they either went more in depth or provided links or evidence to help back up their point with more than just an explanation using only words.
3)I dont really think reading these blogs changed my opinion of what behavior modification is. I already had a good idea of what it was, but some posts made me want to learn more on the topic.
4)I am interested in learning about all topics related to behavior modification, but since I liked the goal setting post I would like to learn more about it because I think it is a good life skill to actually achieve the goals you set.

EES

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I liked the posts that fully expanded on their ideas, clearly labeled the questions and answers, and threw in fun things to make their posts interesting like a random quote! They were the ones that were the most interesting to read.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Certain posts were better than others and this was because they were organized and cited specific examples from the text or sources.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Reading these posts has changed a few of my assumptions of Behavior Modification. The subject seems to have more terminology than I expected.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
From looking over past blog posts, my interest in all the topics have spiked. However, rule-governed behavior seems especially interesting.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
The posts I like best described the individual’s experience in their Behavioral Change Project. I liked reading these experiences, especially the insights along the way, and I now look forward to performing my own Behavioral Change Project. I was also struck by how all of the commenters have found multiple applications for class material in their daily life, usually to improve or limit bad habits such as unhealthy snacking, or buying unnecessary items. I really enjoyed posts involving undesired roommate behavior, which the commenter believed they could modify by changing the antecedent. In particular, LynF plans to use her knowledge of antecedents and how they can be changed to modify her roommate’s sloppy behavior, such as leaving piles of laundry in the laundry room and never doing the dishes. LynF believes she can modify this behavior by dumping the laundry on the dining room table where she always eats, and otherwise discontinue enabling her roommate’s undesirable living habits. I also enjoyed LIGHTS’ post and their efforts to reinforce teeth brushing behavior by purchasing items on eBay. This commenter spent more time researching extinction, and considered the effect on behavior when the reinforcer is withheld: Will the teeth brushing behavior continue? More specifically, what type of variable ratio schedule could be implemented to continue the desired behavior.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
I believe some posts were better than others. I am not the best writer, but I am disturbed by others’ careless use of grammar and usage or spelling mistakes. I believe writing is a form of representation of yourself, and it is a personal reflection when that representation has careless mistakes. It can cause high quality content to seem less professional or credible, which is a shame. When the posts were difficult to read or didn’t read smoothly, I found this distracting as well. Most of all, these few posts have served as a reminder to myself that I should take care to do my best in all of my blog assignments, as well as be sure to answer each part of the assignment thoroughly.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
I didn’t have a very thorough idea of what behavior modification is, however by reading the posts I can see that it is a very scientific discipline, with measurable variables and data. In the posts, I saw many testimonies of individuals attempting to break their bad habits or reinforce desirable behaviors. Is it possible that such tasks are merely a matter of modifying an antecedent? Could it be that I can finally break my caffeine addiction? More importantly, would I enjoy this process? Until now, my caffeine addiction, although unhealthy and expensive, is not something I desire to change because I have recognized any process modifying this behavior to be painful (withdrawal headaches) and inconvenient (being sleepy and lethargic in class or at work). The posts mostly describe behavior modification as relying on simple changes that are fairly easy to make. In addition, many of the posts describe their own behavioral change projects manageable within their daily schedules. I find this encouraging that my peers have found this process applicable and successful in their own lives.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
After reading the posts, I am interested to learn about scheduled reinforcements as well as the use of antecedents to manipulate behavior. I am also looking forward to conducting my Behavioral Change Project its results.

JJH
1. I liked reading the comments for the behavioral change project the best. It was interesting to see what the students chose to change about their behavior and improve their lifestyle and how they would go about it. Although most of them pertained to improving in their studies, I found it interesting to see the various methods they used to change their behaviors.

2. Some posts were much better than others, yet it seemed that all posts were well written and interesting to read. Some were more eloquently written or just flowed better, word-choice wise. Some were written using terminology I'm not yet familiar with or large words I don't understand, so obviously those didn't make much sense to me, but they overall were more clear and detailed than those that used less language.

3. Reading these posts hasn't quite changed my idea of what behavior modification is, since it was basically what I expected. I was however surprised to see how we will need to post vocabulary words and terminology at the end of our comments, but I look forward to it, since it'll help learn these words faster.

4. I'm looking forward to the behavioral change project, not only to help improve my life, but the lives of others, since I'm hoping to go into counseling in children and/or mental health patients.

AIA
1)I really enjoyed reading about the behavioral change project. I liked them because it was a good way to change a bad behavior so it was used in a good way. The one that I can relate to is the one about procrastination. I need to change this bad habit that I have and after reading these posts I am motivated to do so.

2)Yes. Some posts were better than others because some were better written. But for the most part, all had good information on each topic.

3) No, these posts have not changed my idea of what behavior modification is. I feel like the title of the class is self-explanatory. I might have some trouble with some of the terminology but other than that, I understand what this class is about.

4) I am really interested in developing good ways to change a bad behavior, such as procrastination. I am also interested in learning more on positive reinforcement and using it in my life.

RVL
1) which posts did you like the best? Why?
I liked the Topical Blog Posts the best. It was easier to find a topic to read about as the former students found something different they were interested in. The comments made it easier for me to read through the comments and find something that caught my own interest.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
I liked the posts that were written better. These were often longer, but I think that is okay if the content is more coherent. I would rather read a long, well planned comment than a shorter and harder to understand one.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Not particularly, the posts only informed me of more behavior modification methods. It never hurts to have more ways to change a behavior.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
Rule Governed behavior. I am all for following rules when there is a good reason to and I find it very interesting how there are certain rules people(myself included) follow without acknowledging a good reason to follow said rule.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I thought that they were all very interesting, but I liked the Reading Activity posts the best. I liked them because, besides describing some of the things that stuck out the most in the reading, the students were able to reflect on the reading and express not only what they liked, but what they disliked about the reading (everyone deserves opinions, and I think that they are able to be so openly expressed in this class is fantastic.) The students were then asked to Apply what they had read to their own behavior; this is a great learning method because students are challenged to take a concept and relate it to the world, rather than scanning word-riddled pages with glazed eyes and nodding in class when asked if they read it.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Not necessarily. If we're talking about individual posts, there are some that had grammatical errors or didn't answer questions as thoroughly or thoughtfully as others. If we're talking about the types of blog posts (Final Assignment vs. Topical Blog vs. Reading Activity), I don't think there were ones that were "better" than others. They're all great ways to apply concepts from the reading and research in order to display how they can be used in the real world or in our daily lives. The activities all ask great questions that elicit thoughtful responses and encourage actual learning, rather than aimlessly reading materials that we'll never be tested on or actually use.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Not really. I've taken a lot of Psychology classes and we have discussed a lot of these techniques before, so some of the terms were familiar and I understood their application fairly well. Of course some of the terms I haven't heard of, but I knew that--since this is a Psych class--we would be learning about ways to change and manipulate our/others' behaviors through certain techniques, like some of the ones mentioned in the 'Final Assignment.'

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I would like to learn, in more depth, about the history and examples of reinforcement and punishment & how it's used from an authority standpoint. I learned about contingencies in my Sociology class last semester, but I don't know if it's exactly the same concept when applied to Bmod, so it'll be interesting to see how it relates. I think this class will be extremely interesting.

BDM
1.) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
a. The posts that interested me most were those covering ‘Changing the Antecedents’. These posts interested me the most, because a stimulus in the environment is what originally grasped my attention and made me interested in this aspect of psychology. One thing I really liked about this section was the fact that it’s not always the person or child that must be punished, but rather something be removed to avoid the unwanted behavior in the first place. I also liked these posts more because they show cause and effect of changing/controlling the antecedent and how they modify behavior at your command. It’s motivational to know that a simple altercation could potentially change your entire routine for better or worse. Another post that stuck out was about Observational Learning and how children are not yet good with words therefore most of their behavior is shaped by what they witness.

2.) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
a. Yes, of course some post were better than others, depending on the effort put into each one (which was obvious) and the understanding/retention of information. Some posts also could have been “better” in my opinion simply because that was just an aspect of the article I enjoyed more. Also the questions students responded to were open to different personal opinions therefore require different answers. Some students were much clearer and incorporated term definitions as well as examples from the text, which helped me know what was read.

3.) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
a. No, reading these posts have not changed my idea of what behavior modification is, yet enlightened me and gave me a clearer understanding of what it actually is. The example and term definitions a few students included definitely helped me gain a better perspective.

4.) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
a. Although the antecedents interested me the most, I am interested in learning every important or main detail involved in behavior modification. Topics that would help me better myself and potentially help people I encounter within my career or even family and friends.

MEW
1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?

The posts I enjoyed the most were the topical blogs and the behavioral change project, because I was actually able to read real life examples that varied from one another, rather than people rephrasing the section they read. These also allow you to seek out information from other sources available. Using videos and charts are also wonderful tools when it comes to learning.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?

While going through the different blog posts, it did appear that some were better than others. This was due to the length, proper grammar and punctuation, including more terms, and more descriptive examples of how these terms applicable in life. The ones that were well written and included these components were much easier to read. Some of the entries also had better summaries and understanding of the course content. Personally, I liked the ones that had more spacing between paragraphs and/or numbers.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?

These posts have not necessarily changed what my idea of what behavior modification is, because I completed an internship at Bremwood, which is residential treatment facility for children from the ages of 12 to 18. The children there display several emotional and behavioral disturbances. Therapists, caseworkers, and floor staff work with these individuals to decrease negative behaviors and encourage positive ones instead. During group therapy, the ABC’s are actually things the kids learn, as well as, ways to accomplish behavioral goals they have set for themselves. Utilizing a token economy is something that has been successful in the communities and school system at Bremwood. This means the children are rewarded for positive behaviors. It was actually the school social worker who suggested taking a behavior modification class. Also, several of my classes I have taken prior to this have touched on these various aspects of behavior. These reasons above demonstrate several examples of why my perception of behavior modification has remained relatively the same.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?

Through reading the Behavioral Change Projects, I am curious to learn more about how to maintain a behavior once it has been changed. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior(DRO) is another topic that caught my attention and would like to have a deeper understanding of it. Overall, I would just like to get as much as I possibly can from the course.

BNR
1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I really enjoyed the posts about the behavioral change project! I found it fascinating the way we have so much control over everything else in our environment. We can use it to change a bad behavior we have. I also enjoyed the topical blog posts but it allows students to release their creativity and express an thoughts and ideas they had.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Yes, some posts were better than others. This could be because some students naturally have a way with words compared to other students. I think overall the posts with more detail and examples were better. I think what made the best posts were the ones that could relate what they were learning to their daily life. The use of vocab also makes the posts more effective.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
I didn't really have any expectations coming into this class, nor did I really understand what behavior modification was. These posts did not change my mind but enlightened me.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I want to be able to manipulate other's behaviors!

JCSR

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
*I definitely liked the Behavioral Change Project posts because it is a summery on everything learned in the class and how much knowledge was learned about a certain behavior. Also it was fascinating to me to see how the students applied their behavior change to real life situations and issues they were dealing with to better themselves. I’m definitely excited about the final project and how it turns out.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
*It was interesting to see the various lengths in some responses, to see how some students were really passionate about what they were learning and others seem to just summarize the topic or chapters they were assigned. You can also see more effort put into some of them than others.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
*I was under the impression that we were going to learn about modifying various behaviors rather than learning about various behaviors and sub behaviors. I’m really excited to learn about the various behaviors and learning to bring them into the light. Also I’m not educated on the various terminology so learning that will be interesting.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
*I’m interested in learning about behaviors because I plan on furthering my education to become a therapist and/or counselor. Also learning how to manipulate people and their behaviors might be pretty fun as well.

TRL
1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I liked the posts in the Topical Blog section the most because it allowed students to further research any subject that was previously covered in the course and look further into it. The students had a wide range of interests and were able to further investigate them, which helps them learn and remember the material much more effectively.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
I believe that the posts that were more detailed were the best and more interesting to read. Usually the more lengthy and detailed the posts were showed that the students had a good grasp of the material and understood it.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
I had a little idea of what behavior modification is but after reading through the posts, I am very much looking forward to learning about more of the concepts and strategies involved in behavior modification.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I am interested in looking at antecedents because there are several behaviors that I have that I don't even realize I am doing unless someone points it out so getting to know what causes me to do these behaviors would be very beneficial in stopping some habits I have. I am also looking forward to the behavioral change project as I think that it can be very beneficial not just for class, but in our daily lives.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I liked the topical posts the best. One in particular stood out to me. The post for week 13 about using the ABCs of Bmod for learning disabilities, specifically ABA treatment. It was very apparent that the student writing the blog post was interested in the topic and it made it very enjoyable to read. I also liked this post because it gives a very concrete and practical application of the study of behavioral modification. The topical blog posts are also my favorite because it integrates research outside of class with topics being discussed in class. This extra work means more of a learning opportunity, and it can be made so much more personally relevant to the student.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Some posts were definitely better than others. The posts that were more elaborated upon were better than those that were shorter and more sparse. However some posts seemed to ramble on without adding anything more to the discussion of the topic, which made these posts more of a challenge to read. It was also apparent which students spent time more time on their posts because they would be more thought through. Posts where the student showed a more personal connection to the topic read more gracefully than those that sounded like the topic was forced upon the student.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Yes it has. It has made me see more of the practical applications of the study of behavior modification such as the application to learning disabilities, while also eliminating some of the stigma of behavior modification as manipulative and self-centered. It has also widened my recognition of how much behavior modification I already unconsciously do in my everyday life. In addition to recognizing the unconscious ways in which I modify behavior, reading these posts has also made me realize that I can improve upon my more intentional behavior modification.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I am interested in learning how to modify behavior to elicit honesty and openness, such as in a criminal interrogation. I am also interested in learning how to modify the behavior of criminals to obey the laws and become productive members of society.

AML
1)After reading through the different posts, I found that I enjoyed the topical posts the most because there was more of a variety of posts. Since the students were able to pick a topic I found them to be more interesting to read through. Also when students are able to pick their own topic, they are able to pick something that interests them and create a more interesting post.

2)I could tell that some of the posts were better than others. Some posts are more organized and well thought out than others. The reader is able to tell when students try to get by with a minimal amount of work and which ones actually put time and effort into their post. It’s also obvious when the students actually grasp the material.

3)After reading the posts, I know have a better understanding of what this course will be like. I have taken psychology classes before, but this class seems to be more about action and learning how to actually change.

4)I am looking forward to the goal setting part of this class. I think that goal setting is something that I actually need to work on, therefore; it will be something that I can learn from.

KMR

1) After reading through, I really liked the topical blog posts. There was a large variety on what was covered in the posts, all with large amounts of information that have been thoroughly researched and explained. These posts really reflect at how much information the students themselves were able to discover about the different topics that were covered.

2) There were definitely some that were better than others. A lot of students were actually very detailed on what their project was over, had a lot of great information, and had a number of sources to refer back to. However, there were definitely some students that, while they may have had as many sources as some of the others, you can definitely tell that they weren't as engaged in the project as some of the other students.

3) After reading these posts, it definitely gives me a better understanding of what is in store for this class in the future, and, honestly, I'm excited to get started. I feel like this course will definitely have its challenging moments, but, based on our class in person, I think this will be a class that I will enjoy greatly.

4) As I was reading, I came across a post that talked about contingencies and loopholes that are found in behavioral intervention. I'm not exactly what this is at this point, but it definitely sounds like how people get what they want through how they interact with others. It seems like a very interesting topic that I would love to be able to explore more in the future.

EDE
I like the topical blogs. Its very interesting what you find out when you look at thing that interest you the most. By reading them I learned something and also got to see where else to look if it really caught my eye.
There were some that were better than others. By reading them you could see the students that were excited and learned and the ones who just did the work.
After reading the blogs it made me excited for the class and see that it will be good stuff. stuff that will keep me interested and wanting to learn more.
I liked the one with the ABC's. from doing some stuff at the VA I am very familiar with them and know how they can change behavior.

DMW
1)Which posts did you like the best? Why?
The post I like the best are the ones who had answers that were short but concise. It easy to blabber on about irrelevant things to make it seemed as though you read or know whats going on, sometimes just getting your point across in few words is better
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2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Yes, the ones that gave examples in their own life that related to the topic at hand helps the reader understand from a different viewpoint.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Yes, I thought it was a simple topic but after reading briefly others thoughts, it made me realize that this is going to be a world of fun with in dept reasoning.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I am excited to see how antedecent has brought change unto my life and how I can use it to my advantage.

TLB

1. Which posts did you like best? Why?
The post I liked best was topical because you get to discuss one of your favorite topics that was previously covered in class earlier in the semester. Everyone has different opinions on certain topics, so this is a good way to get your own point of view across. I also liked that you could back up all of your information with 3 citations, and also video clip, I personally learn so much more seeing it rather than only hearing the information.

2. Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
There were indeed some posts that were more detailed and better written than others. Some students also used more terms in their posts than others.

3. Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Before I read the blog posts or even attended class on Tuesday the first thought that came to my mind on what Behavior Modification class could cover was Classical and Operant Conditioning. However, now after reading some of the blog posts I now know that there is a lot more to know about behavior modification than classical and operant conditioning.

4. Based on theses posts are there any specific topics you're interested in?
Based on reading some of the blog posts I would like to gain more insight on the ABC's and also positive and negative reinforcement. Last school year I volunteered at the Boys and Girls club in Waterloo, it was an eye opening experience for me. I got a first hand experience at how children treat their peers and other adults. I would also like to learn more about my own before and working on making changes and sticking to them. For example; not procrastinating my homework until the very last minute.

RLS
1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I liked the behavior change project posts the most. This was the case, because I enjoyed reading about the different projects that people did and I enjoyed seeing the creativity that each person could bring to a project. They could all decide what they wanted to study and what sort of project they wanted to do, and they had freedom in choosing that topic. Also, I enjoyed reading about what the students did wrong in the projects and what they would’ve improved if they did it again. These posts were informative about what each student did, detailed, and interesting.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Some of the posts were better than others because some posts were more detailed than others. While reading some of the posts, I was confused about some of the content, because some of the writers were not very detailed in their posts and they could’ve explained some aspects of their blog in more depth. For example, in some of the project blogs, I did not understand the projects completely because some of the posts weren’t as clear as they could’ve been. The posts with the most details and explanations were the better ones to read.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Reading these posts has changed my idea of behavior modification in a way. After reading these posts I now realize that behavior modification involves a large focus on how behaviors can be changed by antecedents. I always thought that behavior modification was all about how a person can modify behavior based on punishment and reinforcement, but these posts changed my idea about that a little, because I now realize that what happens before a behavior can greatly influence behavior and cause a change in behavior. I now know that I do not know as much about behavior modification as I previously thought.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning? I am interested in learning about many topics that involve behavior modification. I would like to learn about motivation, work, personal habits, and how to affect other peoples’ behavior.

AJD

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I liked the reading activity posts because they give you a chance to explain what you liked and did not like about what you were reading. I also like the posts that went into more detail then just the normal cookie cutter answers.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?Some posts were better than others simply because they took the time to either give examples or just explain their thought processes.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Yes. I wasn't 100 percent sure what this class was about but after reading these posts, I am looking forward to learning about how I can implement these things into my daily life.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I am definitely interested in learning about behavioral change and how to modify my own behavior with reinforcement and punishment techniques.

WRA

After reading the posts please answer the following four questions:

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?

The post that I liked the best was found on the week 13 blog. It was about goal setting. This past summer, I held my goal setting to a very high standard and her opinion on the topic and her research that she chose to conduct was interesting to me. I related well with her points on the effect that goal setting has on our mentality and motivation. I will have to agree that the correlation between our goals and our productivity is very evident. To be honest, reading this gave me a little perspective on how quickly my bad habits have reformed since school has started. I think that this is easily one of the better posts that I read during this assignment.
The second post that I found interesting was also in week 13. It was the person who talked about extinction. Though this isn't my main focus in this class, I have recently been exposed to a new set of behaviors that I don't exactly find favorable in my friends and relatives. This topic interested me because I can relate to the issues this topic aims to eliminate. I didn't read into this topic as much as I did with the goal setting post, but it did grab my attention.


2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?

Yes, I found that there were posts that seemed to just ramble on and on about what was required for the writing. In these posts I would get bored and my mind would wander. It makes me think about how my writing is going to progress over the semester and I realize that this is most likely going to happen to me at some point as well. It made me become more aware of my writing and the actual content in my writing. I also think that the posts that were over a topic that the person felt strongly about were written with more emotion and conviction. These were the best posts to read, in my opinion.


3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?

Not necessarily changed it, but I do think that these posts have reinforced my opinion on the topics and issues that I will be learning about this year. I think that it helped me better understand the things that I will need to have a good handle on before leaving the class. I see how this term can be explained in many ways, however. For example, I think that most people have a preconceived idea of what this class is going to be about, and even after the first day of class, I think that we all have a general idea of what we are going to be talking bout here. But, nonetheless, this topic and class is going to be so much more than we previously thought. I foresee us getting so much more out of this class than just the typical behaviorism background information like we have in previous classes. I am interested in seeing where this class takes us.


4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?

For sure, I want to know more about goal setting and just the power of mental toughness and perspective. I want to gain better understanding on how to control my emotions and mental state. I feel like these skills can help any person become a professional in their field as well as in their everyday life. I also want to know more about how t influence people in the appropriate ways in order to better understand their point of view and their deeper meaning. I guess that is very broad, but I think that this class is very broad so I don’t see that being an unreachable topic.

ARM

1. After reading a few posts from each of the sections a couple of them seemed to be encouraging for what I will get out of this class. One done by a Jessejames88 talked about how he/she were desiring to bring their online chess playing time down to a third of the time they had been playing. Although on an off subject note, I think if you have a bad habit chess is probably one of the more moderate ones. I thought it was neat that they went through and graphed their playing habits down and came to the conclusion that they were playing mostly when they were nervous, so this class obviously helped break the problem down to a fixable state.

The other post that I thought was neat was a post done by madisonlee was trying to use behavior modification to try and lose some weight. According to their writing they found themselves eating more unhealthy than they desired on weekends and wanted to make a change. He/she then decided to use a bowl that they found around the house to eat only healthy things. To me it says wonders to the class that it helped encourage these people to make changes in their lives for the better.

2. I don't really want to say that any were better than others, partly because I only read 5-6 of them total and they seemed pretty much in the same level of skill in writing and making sense of what they were writing. I am sure if I were to sift through these for an hour I would find ones that people put less effort and or time into, but I didn't see any firsthand. I think it is neat that the ones that I did read people seemed to be responding in a positive manor which gives me the impression that they either enjoyed this class or all can fake it well.

3. I wouldn't say that reading these has had any effect on what I thought this class was going to be like other than what is expected out of me for these posts on a week to week basis. The content in this class was an unknown to me because I am only a junior going through my first year through psych major courses. Your lectures on the other hand have helped shape what I believe will be the content covered in the next 16 weeks, but I know that is not what is being asked.

4. Honestly I am here to sponge all information I can so that someday when I am working a job in this field I can have the widest range of skills that I possibly can. I am also a Criminology major, so anything that can help me in that field is going to be greatly appreciated. I am in the corrections side of the criminal justice system, and with the title of this class being behavior modification I like my chances of using things from this class in my career in the near and distant future.

CMH

1) I liked the posts that made connections to the real world or the student’s interests. One student, who wanted to work with juvenile offenders after college, talked about using positive reinforcement in the criminal justice system. Another student related the information to the real world by explaining the importance of applied behavioral analysis on improving lives of those with intellectual disabilities or autism.

2) The posts that were better than others had more detail, were more organized and more thought out, and they used more vocabulary terms listed that they listed at the end. The posts that made the extra effort to make connections or applications to the real world also really stood out to me.

3) I don’t know if I would say these posts have changed my idea of behavior modification, but I would say they have showed me that there is a lot more to learn. I knew many of the vocab terms such as positive/negative reinforcement or punishment, but there were vocab terms I did not know like elicit, antecedent, or baseline.

4) I am interested to find out more about the concept of Rule Governed Behaviors. It sounds like it is some kind of automatic response that comes from our social norms. I think it will be interesting to see how I can see this topic, and others like it, happening in the real world.

CWD

1)The posts I liked the best had to do with the topical blogs, I could really tell that some people enjoyed what it was they were researching. This particular post is the most deviant from traditional read/answer questions. It gives the student a chance to show personality which can be considered positive, which might lead to positive research and knowledgeable accounts of what they've learned.

2) I can't necessarily say one was better than another. There were some that I had been more intrigued with than others, but for those that put in hard work and effort, I would acknowledge that their interests are just as good as others'.

3) I am not surprised by what I see in our future readings. A lot of things I haven't yet learned, and a lot I haven't yet acknowledged. Like extinction, although I still don't fully understand it, to this point I haven't acknowledged it's existence and or occurrence. For this reason I have to say it hasn't changed my beliefs on behavior modification, but it has broadened it.

4)To name just a couple, extinction and reinforcement scheduling seem the most interesting for me to learn as of now. I can see that there are different types of reinforcement scheduling and I'd like to learn them and how to use them so I can better change my behaviors and the behaviors of others. Extinction, as I had previously stated, is interesting to me as I don't have a real grasp of how this relates to me though I'm sure I must have come across it somewhat often in my life.

TSJ

1. I really liked the posts about changing target behaviors. Upon hearing what I can use behavior modification for in class, it was nice reading what other people wanted to change about themselves. One that I thought was interesting, as well as funny, was a person who wanted to brush their teeth more. The reward was something they wanted off of eBay. I really liked reading these because they showed a good example of what to expect of the class.

2. In terms of the word "better", I thought that Week 16 showed how far they have came since the beginning of the course. They seemed extremely knowledgeable about the topics they were talking about. But the more interesting posts I thought were about what the students were into, and when they did their own research on that topic. Learning it from their point of view seemed to make more sense to me than reading it straight out of a book. There was one I read about rules or signs governing our behavior, and it made me excited for when we learn it in the course.

3. Reading the posts hasn't really changed what my ideas of the class were because I wasn't really sure what to expect. All I knew of the class what the name and that it was going to teach me about learning to change behaviors. Although, I never realized how many things we encounter effect our behaviors. Even things like not making eye-contact with people effects their behavior towards us.

4. I am interested in learning about goal setting. I know the process in making a goal and all, but I am more wanting to learn ways to modify a behavior to achieve a goal. Also, as I mentioned in 3, I am excited to learn about how signs and rules govern our behavior.

RDA
1. The posts that I liked the best were the Final Assignment posts because the students were able to use the terms they have been learning in class and apply them to their real lives. Too many classes seem like they don't have any real world benefits but this project has demonstrated that everything that we will learn can be practiced in day to day life. I think that it's great that we can use the things we learn from this class to improve ourselves and our environments. All of the students genuinely seemed like they had learned enough to write a sufficient report.
2. There were a lot of posts that were better than other. In some cases it was easy to tell who actually knew what they were talking about and who didn't. The people who didn't seem to be as confident had shorter responses or didn't have any questions or didn't want to know more about the topic of discussion. I think to have a successful response students must have a point of view or at least take a side, that way there will be more critical thinking.
3.These posts have showed me that there is a lot more to behavior modification than I thought there was. Looking at the list of terms each students uses was very impressive. I did not have very many preconceived notions about what this class was going to be like so these posts helped solidify that idea for me. The posts have showed me that this is a methodical science that can be put into quantitative data, which is different than most other parts of psychology.
4.I am interested in the concepts of how we can modify decision making to achieve a desired outcome because I know in my own life I know I have a hard time making decisions.I also can't wait to learn all of the terms for everything that I may already be doing in my everyday life but unaware that it is behavior modification.

CML
1. Which posts did you like the best? Why?
The posts I liked the best were definitely the topical blog posts. Students were free to choose whatever topic was covered in class and dig deeper into the topic. I think I enjoyed reading these so much because of the great variety. There were so many different topics covered, and people’s personalities would start to seep into their writing. Since students were able to choose a topic that truly interested them, it was entertaining to read. I also find it interesting how one topic could be so fascinating to a person, while the same topic could be absolutely boring to another. The topical blog posts shows how different each person is and it covered so much material I am excited to learn about later in this class.
2. Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Yes, some posts were definitely better than others. A lack of interest or motivation could have been the reason for worse entries. It was very obvious that some people were taking the assignment more seriously than others. Some had much detail and enthusiasm in their responses, while others were a bit dry and vague. For example, one of the posts I read involved a girl who was discussing what she liked from a section she read. She wrote that she liked the section she read because it was easy to read and had fun example boxes throughout the section. Although this may be true, it does not really indicate that she actually took the time to read the section. I think the topical blog posts were all a bit better than the posts for the other weeks. This may be because students were able to choose their own topic, so completing the assignment seemed a bit more fun and easier.
3. Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Coming into this class, I knew what behavior modification meant and what the class was generally about, but reading these posts definitely opened my eyes to all that behavior modification entails. I think it changed my idea of behavior modification because I realized how much I truly have to learn about it. There is a lot more terminology than I was expecting. There is so much information to learn through this course and it makes me excited for what is to come!
4. Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
There are a few topics I am interesting in learning. One of the main topics I am interested in learning about is Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior. From what I gathered from reading blog posts is that it is about changing our behavior by changing our environment. I think it will be useful because I will be able to apply it to my life and tell others about it. We have so much power to change our behavior, and changing the environment is definitely a big step. One girl used an example that she wanted to choose healthier snacks. She has a candy jar in her room, so she decided to swap out the candy for fruit. Changing her environment would help her change her behavior. Another topic I am interested in learning about is the 7 steps of self-directed behavior. It is all about how to take control of your behavior and how you spend your time. I am hoping to implement these 7 steps into my daily life.

KNS

1.Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I enjoyed looking at the topical blogs because it gave everyone the chance to write about something that interested them in the readings and further their knowledge. I personally think it makes learning a lot easier when you can compare it to something you’re already interested in. I began to notice that the blogs that were more organized and answered your questions directly before expanding were the easiest to understand and read.
2. Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
There was definitely some stronger written post than others. Some were much longer and in depth compared to other students, but it was interesting to see that even though some were short they still managed to answer all the questions that were asked. Another quality I noticed in some of the stronger written post was their overall structure and grammar was better than others. You could definitely tell some had just overall stronger writing skills that made it overall easier to read and understand and depict the main ideas trying to be said.
3. Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
My perspective of behavior modification has definitely changed after reading a few of these blog posts. It has given me a much different view as to what this class might consist of. The "behavior change projects" really gave me insight to what we'll be discussing and learning about throughout the course. I have always found interest in people and why we act the way we do and do the things we do. I find it especially interesting that we can totally change ourselves and others behaviors so simply.
4. Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I am mostly interested in learning how to use the Proper Conditioning to help change negative behaviors to more positive. My dream is to work in H-R and deal with employees that are causing problems so I think that would be interesting and more so beneficial to learn all about that and how exactly to deal with people in those situations. I'd also like to learn how to properly change my own specific behaviors and some of the people I live with to a more positive behavior that would help benefit us all.

CRD
1. Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I really enjoyed reading the behavioral change projects. I found it cool to see all of the different topics that students were interested in learning more about and also seeing the areas where they want to see change. It also found it cool that students were given the opportunity to use what they learned in day to day life; I really enjoy classes that have opportunities for real life application. I really enjoyed reading the posts on study and work out habits.

2.Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Yes, there were some posts that were better than others. Some students were very through in there application of the terms and answering the questions presented and others weren't as through. I enjoyed reading the well thought out posts much more than I did the posts with a lot of fluff.
3. Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
I think reading these posts opened my eyes more to what behavior modifications is and what the study of behavior modifications encompasses.
4. Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I am really interested in learning more about redirection of behavior. I work with youth in my internship and I am always looking for new ways to redirect kids in the most positive way possible.

1) I personally really liked the topical blog posts the most and I think it's because it's a lot easier to make connections in the real world. When we go out into the work force, we're going to have to apply these concepts outside of a textbook context and I think in this way it's really healthy for us to apply concepts. I also liked the lengthier blog posts with the detailed and applied information. This is kind of nit picky, but I also like the posts with numbered responses. It was just easier.
2) Obviously there were plenty of posts that were better than others. There are quite a few with longer and further thought out responses. This quote I found like kinda made my jaw drop: "I found an article written by Edward Thorndike from the Journal of Philosophy that was about the mental antecedents of voluntary movements. He described some of the most obvious situations but at the same time this was in early 1900’s, I really enjoyed it and found myself more intrigued with him than ever before." Like... that's some really thought out stuff right there. And very well applied too.
3) Unfortunately not really. I defintiely skimmed too much and I am also very much a processing learner. I like to take my notes over my reading, look though my notes, listen in class, and then formulate my opinions. I guess I like my own process of learning, so I didn't try really hard to learn a lot through this activity.
4) Rule governed behavior! :D I'm so excited about that. I think I just like the way it sounds... but I think I'll really enjoy it.

1) Which posts did you like best? Why?
I enjoyed reading the Topical Blog posts more than the other two. The Topical Blog post was student picked, the subject matter meant more for them and they thought they got the most from it. One item that really stands out for me was how their "choice" topic had effected them in real life situations. They also reverted by to different sections in the textbook, which leads me to believe these students aren't just going through the actions of their assignment, but they are actually seeing how B-Mod is influencing their life.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
I thought that some of the posts WERE better than others. I could really tell which students cared for their assignments. As I said in question #1, I can tell when the student really understood the concepts they were learning about. I could tell some, not very many, didn't quite grasp the details that need to be emited.
3)Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
After reading through some of these posts, I don't think they have changed my idea of what Behavior Modification is, but instead really opened up my eyes towards it. Our first lecture in class, an activity was given about reviewing the ABC's of a video, I did mine incorrectly and Dr. M did a great job of explaining why it was wrong. Reading through these posts, especially the Topical Blogs, made me realize how detail oriented I have to be. Also seeing the students use the vocabulary correctly and not just giving us the definition.
4)Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I am really excited to learn the ABC's model. Not just learn it, but really understand it. That model seems to be a good base for learning the rest of the textbook and also the lectures. If I can get that mastered, I think a lot of subjects will fall into place. I am also excited to learn more about how redirection behavior works. I have two 2 year old twin boys, and I think they will be my guinea pigs this sememster. I'm quite a bit older than my peers, but I think that will help me in some of these subjects.

ALH

1) I preferred the posts where the writer was obviously confident in what they were talking about. There were some posts in which it was evident that the write was just copying out of the text or was just pulling info from nowhere.
2) Some posts were definitely more superior to others. Some of the posts were a little lacking in length, and that could be because the student that posted it didn’t have much to say or did really do the assignment. Some of the posts that were a bit lengthier felt like they more thoroughly covered the topics, but if posts are too long then they run the risk of just sounding like babbling.
3) These posts haven’t necessarily changed my idea of what behavior modification is, but they have definitely clarified it. I had previously assumed that behavior modification would explore the behaviorist perspective of psychology, which it does. I am looking forward to the final project, where we actually get to attempt to change a behavior.
4) A few of the posts mentioned toy timeouts, and that’s very interesting to me because I have just spent the past two summers working at a daycare. Timeouts for the children themselves are not always successful, so the idea of toy timeouts is very interesting.

JAL

I enjoyed reading the final assignment blogs the most. The creativity that went into each assignment was inspiring. Most, if not all, of the experiments described were very practical. I would not mind giving some of them a try on my own behavior. I find myself excited, and would go as far to say, I am looking forward to devising an experiment myself.

I am sure the longer posts are graded better, and for the most part, they demonstrated their knowledge of the assignment better. Yet, I consider a select few shorter posts to be the best. They were short but concise. They covered facts and used examples from their life. The longer posts were drenched in opinion. Fluff and filler sentences are no fun to read and a waste of time for everyone. Sometimes, more is too much.

The posts have not really changed my idea of behavior modification. I knew coming in, that there was more to BM than salivating dogs and jumps rats. Yet the more of the posts I read the more excited I get. There are so many useful things that come out of BM. I personally plan on this class enhancing my academic performance as well as others.

I am excited to learn about using BM in a clinical setting. Clinical psychology is the reason I chose to study psychology. It is a common misconception that therapy is all pills and comfy couches. I would like to learn more of how BM benefits clinicians. Also, I would love to learn some handy tricks involving animal BM. I am currently living with three animals, and there are definitely some behaviors I would like to modify. Also my pets do some annoying things (snare drum snare drum, cymbal).

BJG

1) I enjoyed the topical blog posts. One because they seem to allow a large amount of freedom to us. Also reading these blogs gave a snap shot of some of the things that we will be studying. Seeing a variety of different topics some what sparks my interest more for the upcoming parts of this class.

2) Some posts were indeed better then others. For starters they all wrote differently and set their blogs up differently. Some people's work was harder to read then others because they did not break up the blogs into different sections. Then the fact that you could tell that some put a lot of work into their blogs and others did not work as hard.

3) I did not have much of a view on behavior modification. Besides making people do crazy things like hypnotism. After reading through these blogs I see that it is like any other form of psychology. It also looks very interesting it might involve a lot of memorization of terms but that seems to be on par with the other forms of psych. I am actually very excited to learn about behavioral modification to help my self and maybe even others conquer habits.

4) When reading through the topical blogs I came across Rule Governed Behavior. I agree with the person that blogged this. I would really like to know why we do what we do. Rules are everywhere and some of them we just follow because we believe that we have to. Some one is not always outside our door ready to bust us if we do not follow the rules. I would like to mull that over in class.

HEE

1. I liked the topical blog posts the best because of how the material was applied to subject matter I was able to relate to, like research I have been interested in. I also found them the most interesting because I could understand the material better since they were applied to real world examples I could envision while reading. Specifically I liked Rachel’s topical blog post the best for three different reasons. 1) I like how she organized her post, it was very easy to follow and understand. 2) I think she wrote her post very well. She sounded like she really put the effort into the assignment; she was aware of the information in the articles she researched. Even though she sounded very knowledgeable, she also didn't write too above the heads of her readers, it was easy to comprehend what she wrote. 3) I liked the topic of her post, goal setting. Goal setting is something that I really enjoy doing, I like to strive after things, so reading about the psychology behind goal setting was very interesting to me.

2. Yes, I thought that some posts were better than others for the three same reasons why Rachel’s blog post was one of my favorite to read. 1) Some blogs were better than others because of how they were organized. It was much easier to read and understand what the writer was speaking of in each blog when the blogs were numbered or spaced out according to the question they were answering. 2) Some blogs were better than others because of the writing contained in the blog post. Those blogs where the writers took the time to really put their thoughts into words stuck out clearly. It is not about the length of the post, but the preciseness and content put into each sentence that make the blog worth reading. 3) Finally, some blogs were better than others because I personally found the subject matter more interesting than others; this was more specifically the case in the topical blogs and the behavioral change project blogs.

3. Reading this post has changed my thoughts of what behavior modification is. Before reading the blogs my view of behavior modification was much narrower. I was only thinking about it in terms of using it to correct psychological problems, not how it can be used to improve everyday life. These posts helped me to realize that behavioral modification is not something to be kept in a binder to be pulled out and used for certain occasions, but instead should be something that is written on your hand, something you are constantly aware of and using. I also learned that behavioral modification doesn't necessarily have to be this big extravagant behavioral change, but instead can be a small behavioral change that intern creates a large life change.

4. After reading these posts I am very interested in learning how behavior modification can be applied in everyday life. Whether this is in the decisions I make on how to use my time or energy, or more specifically how I can use behavior modification when it comes to my professional career, whatever that might be someday. I also am excited to learn more about reinforcement and punishment as I think these behavior techniques will be very useful to me when I am a parent someday.

DCM

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?


One post in the topical blog section I thought was interesting was from Rachel Splinter. The topic she talked about was goal setting. I found this to be very interesting. I’ve always been a guy that likes to set goals for myself. Whether it be for school, work, or anything else, it has always helped me strive to work hard and succeed in whatever I was doing. Also, I was in sports in high school, so that’s another way I can relate to it as there were always different team and individual goals we tried to achieve.

Other posts I liked were about positive reinforcement, because I’ve always been interested in that. If it’s not the best, I believe it’s right up there in shaping one’s behavior. I’m interested in learning about the subject more in-depth.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?


I believe some posts were better than others. Some students used terms that were obviously applied during the semester while other students had basic responses. Also, I think some of the posts didn’t answer the questions thoroughly as they lacked some content.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?


When going through the different posts, my idea of what behavior modification is didn’t really change. I had a good idea that classical and operant conditioning would be involved in this course, along with things like positive and negative reinforcement. One thing I didn’t expect would be a factor is the little things involving the environment that can effect one’s behavior.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I’m interested in being introduced to new topics in the field of psychology. One specific thing I’d like to learn more about would be goal setting. What I’ve learned about it is very brief, and it would be nice to learn more. Learning more about positive and negative reinforcement also interests me.

SBC
1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I like the posts from the reading activity the best. I enjoyed reading how changing the antecedent can change the behavior. Which the changes can be favorable or unfavorable.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Some posts seemed as they weren't full reading the material only reading part or skimming. Other didn't meet the requirements because the terms they used weren't listed at the bottom of the blog.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Yes, I was able to learn briefly about pieces of what goes into modifying behavior. In the topical blog post and individual spoke of avoiding the extinction of brushing their teeth everyday. They also related extinction with desensitization.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I am more interested in applying extinction to real word challenges. I also read a blog post about positive reinforcement and started to wonder which is more effective in general negative or positive reinforcement?

EGC

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why? I really liked reading their final assignments. It was interesting to see what behaviors students wanted to change, how they went about changing those behaviors, and the results.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not? Yes some posts were definitely better than others because they included a lot more details, used the correct vocabulary, and some people understood the concepts/subject matter better than others. You can tell who is engaged, learning and trying hard as opposed to those who are just completing the assignment.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not? Yes, there are a lot more details into behavior modification. It is a simple and complex subject all at the same time.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning? I am curious to see how much I can change my own behaviors. I currently work pretty hard to change my behaviors, but I wonder after taking this class if behavior modification will be more successful; adding more reinforcements and punishments into my life. It will also be interesting to see how this influences raising children in the future.

APLK

1)Which posts did you like the best? Why?
A. The posts that I liked the best were the weekly blog posts. I liked reading through the blog posts the most because it was interesting to see how differently people would respond individually to the same question asked that week. I also liked the fact that the blog post questions give you power to write about what interests you so it feels less like homework and you can be creative with your presentation of the material you chose.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
A. Yes, some posts were most definitely better than others. There were a couple factors that went into criticizing one post from another while reading through them. It was obvious to see who did the level of work that is expected in this course, and to see who the individuals who took the easier ways out were. The differences between the two types of people could be determined by scrutinizing the length of each post as well as the level of content they used throughout their answers. Those aspects also show who took more time and effort to complete the assignment.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
No not entirely. It did not change my idea of what behavior modification, in the sense of course context, is because the basics of my idea of this course were explained/ describe throughout the content of several of the posts. However, it did give me a better idea as to how the course will be set up and what we are expected to do. I’m a visual learner, so it helped to see examples of posts for each category so I can use them as references when I am writing my own.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
After reading through the various posts, a few topics came to mind that I am interested in learning. I’m curious to learn about how to modify behaviors to change habits, how to modify your own behavior to manipulate others and whether or not it’s a good trait to have, and how easy it is to modify your own behavior by yourself by using reinforcements and punishments.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I had a particular favorite which was done by Casady Myers. She wrote about a behavior control of eating less calories. I am constantly trying to do this myself, but I would love to step back and look at it from a behavior modification standpoint.
From a bigger perspective, I liked the posts that went more in depth. I will keep that in mind when I am writing my posts so it will be more interesting and easier to understand by readers.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Definitely. You could tell some students put more effort into posts than others. I do understand if a student has a lot on their plate and they need to get in and get out. I hope to be able to learn from this class and that would come from extensively reading and posting honestly and in depth about what I learned.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
I did not particularly have a certain “idea” coming into this class what behavior modification was. Reading through a few of these topics has opened my eyes more and more to what we are dealing with here. It looks like a fun subject to learn and I am eager to get into it more as the semester progresses.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
There is nothing in particular that I am super eager to learn right now. With that said, I do not find this subject boring whatsoever! I think I would have a better idea of a certain subject as we move through the class a little more.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
- I really enjoyed reading posts from the behavioral change projects. I thought it was very interesting how just about everyone went upon changing their selected behavior in different ways; this supports that everyone has their own way of doing things to be successful. These posts were also interesting because it gave me some ideas of things that personally I could change that I have never really thought about. I am definitely excited for the behavior change project.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
- Each post was different which is what is going to make this class interesting. I really enjoyed the posts that used a lot of different vocabulary words when explaining because it helped me form my own understanding of the words as well as made the post more interesting to read.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
- Reading posts didn't necessarily change my idea of what behavior modification is, it just gave me a better insight to what I would be learning about. I find it very interesting that the view point of this class seems to be focusing on our own behaviors and how the environment and antecedents some what cause predictable behaviors. I am looking forward to thinking about my own behaviors that I wouldn't necessarily think about on a daily basis if I was not taking this class.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
- Based on the posts I am interested in learning about how it is possible to change/manipulate behaviors emitted by myself and other (this does not mean I want to manipulate others I just want to gain a better understand at what makes it psychologically possible to change others behaviors). Also I would like to learn about motivation techniques.

I liked the post about the final exam the best. First off, I thought it was cool that it was only worth 30 points. Second, instead of an exam it looks to be a project of a behavioral study that has been worked on throughout the semester. I like the idea of this more than a final exam because finals week is already full of them! I do not know if I could say some posts were better than others. The first post about the anticident and where and how to use conditioning is very interesting with me. I have struggled to memorize what is positive vs negative with this behavioral stuff so I look forward to being able to master it here in this class. This has not changed my idea a lot about what behavior mod is because I took this class knowing it was about the Behavioral Perspective more or less and I've wanted to take classes learning more about each perspective. With that being said I look forward to what my behavioral project is going to be over in the near future, and also learning what is positive and negative in terms of behavioral psychology.

1. Which posts did you like best? Why?

I found the posts on the behavioral change project (Week #16 Final Assignment) the most interesting. It was interesting to look through what everyone else had decided to try and change, how they went about it, if they were succeeding, and if it seemed like they were truly interested in what they were doing or not. You can generally tell from how a person writes about something they did if they found it interesting or not. It is much more fun to read something that someone is enthusiastic about when they are writing it.

2. Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?

Some were definitely better than others. Some offered more content, clearer thoughts, better formatting, and better usage of language (word choice, etc). I prefer writing that is verbose where it needs to be but simple when it is not. I'm used to reading very flowery/verbose material from philosophy courses, but I will always prefer a writer who can make their point the clearest and most concisely.

3. Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?

Reading the posts that I read didn't change what I thought behavior modification was. It helped me better understand what I will be doing in this course, the depth we will be covering the material, and the types of things we will be looking at. Overall I don't think my idea of what behavior modification is will change. It seems pretty straight forward as far as the idea itself goes- however my understanding of how to do so and the difficulty of doing it, the methods used and how they were discovered, and everything else we learn in class will undoubtedly refine what I think it is and show me how it works.

4. Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?

I was most interested in the topics that seemed to have an application in counseling. It's easy to read something like a post on a behavior modification project about eating fewer calories and how the person went about it and start to think of those techniques as tools to help others with. Things like goal setting and behavior redirection caught my eye as well. I'm sure it will help me as well, but my main interests are things that I can apply later on in clinical psych. Having all of these tools in my kit is something that it just makes sense to do.

1. Which posts did you like the best? Why?

I found one of the posts from Topical Blog Week #13 interesting. It was about positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement applies to our everyday life and it is suppose to be more effective than punishment. I also like how this student used the series Big Bang Theory and The Office as some of her examples to better explain positive reinforcement.

2. Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?

After looking through some of the posts, I would say that different students have different preferences. It would be bias of me to try and say which is better or worse because I haven't done the class material they have yet. However, some of the explanations were a lot clearer and in depth compared to the others.

3. Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?

After going through these posts, my idea of what behavior modification is didn't change. However, it helped me grasp what would be expected from us and what some of the things we would be learning about are. I already had a pretty good idea what to expect.

4. Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?

I am interested in many of the topics after reading these posts. I am interested in learning how behavior modification applies to our everyday life. Anything you teach us I will probably be interested in!

1.Which posts did you like the best? Why?

I liked the posts that were focused on applying what was learned in class to something the students thought was interesting. I feel that they would go into deeper detail on the topics and vocabulary learned in class and they seemed to have a better understanding of it when they applied it to something they were interested in. The final class projects seemed to be the same way.

2. Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Yes, some were better than others. Some of the posts were strait to the point and some of them seemed to babble on. Some of the posts were better than others because they answered all of the questions that were asked. The others that I did not think were so good were the ones that would ignore the why questions that needed to be answered so you could see if they truly understood the concept or not.

3. Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
The posts have changed my idea of what behavior modification is because I did not realize there were so many different ways our behavior is controlled by our environments. There is just a lot more to behavior modification than I realized. An example would be that I did not realize how much our behavior is controlled by the laws we have or how social norms control our behavior.

4.Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I am interested in learning more about changing environments to change behavior. I am also interested in learning all of the different ways of reinforcement and how they can be used to break bad behaviors.

1) The posts that I liked best were the topical blog posts specifically because the answered varied so much from one another. People were also talking about topics they enjoyed so the examples and the interests were much more interesting to read.

2) Posts that I believed to be better than others were ones that elaborated on top of a summary statement and gave their input or perspective. Posts that integrated a lot of terminology and also explained as needed were more informational and worth reading from a perspective of someone who hasn't learned all of these terms.

3)These posts changed my idea of behavior modification to an extent. I am already familiar with basic terminology and with the basic concepts we began to talk about during our first class. However, there is a lot of terms and concepts I am excited to be able to communicate and understand. A lot of times education is a lot about being able to recognize, label and potentially change the world around us and I think the class will do a lot to bring a new understanding of the world around me.

4)One of the topics that interested me was Ruled Governed Behavior. Being on the speech team, there are a lot of rules and expected behaviors of the event and it is really interesting to me how we operate and change our behavior based within those expectations.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
After reading through the posts, i found out that i seemed to like the topical blog post the most. Why? Because i found out it was more or so focused on what you learned and how you could apply it to your life and your interests. I like the fact that you could take the most interesting thing you learned in class and search for more material about the topic that interested you the most and apply it to the chapter. When are assigned to do something that interests you like this post, it makes it fun for you and others to read. So when reading other students post i found that you could tell they were interested and they could describe more in depth and write more. And when interested the person doesn't get off topic and goes straight to the point about the information which entails the reader to learn more.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
I do believe that some of the blog posts were better than other. I believe the ones that have more information and elaborate on the details are the type of posts that caught my eye the most. You could definitely tell what people knew what they were talking about by the information rather than the ones that didn't know what they were writing about. I believe you could tell the difference of people and who was interested in the topic or not. I guess my point being, everyone writes different and has different liking's, and it just depends on each post. Each person has better posts about different topics.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
After reading all these posts and my idea of what behavior modification has not changed. When reading the post it helped me get an impression of what was expected of us when writing our posts. Seeing other peoples posts help gather ideas and how many different ways one subject or term can influence people and be explained. Although, I do have to admit I never knew that there was so many different behavior’s that influenced our environment and I cannot wait to learn about them.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
When reading everyone's post, the ABC’S topic stuck out to me the most. ABC’S of behavior modification are, antecedent, behavior and consequence. I liked the example of the one post of the ABC's of behavior modification about the car running through the stop light and the results. I like this topic because it apply s to so many things in life and what we are suppose to know by know in our day in life. Another thing that caught my eye is the goal setting. Everyone can always learn a little more about behavioral goal setting to help them better themselves. I am excited to learn about this subject the most because i know there are some behavior's that i would like to change, some that i maybe haven't even realized. A lot of these topics, including the two i have just mention, i am excited about learning. I have a feeling that some of these topics are going to set in and make me face reality and open my eyes to see things in different aspects of life.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
The post that I found most interesting was one from the Reading Activity Week #14. That post was about observational learning in children. I like that particular post because I agree that children model their parents behavior. Hence, it is difficult to tell a child to do or not to do something. Instead, if the words are put into action, children tend to learn and follow better.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
I personally feel that some posts were better than others. The posts that were better than others are straight to the point and discusses the important points compared to other posts that beat around the bush instead of touching on important points.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Reading these posts have not changed my idea of what behavior modification is. Instead, it has improved my knowledge about behavior modification in this course. Also, I am aware that there is much more to learn from this course and I looking forward to this class.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
After reading all these posts, I am interested in learning about changing my learned behavior. I have been struggling with fear for heights ever since I was a kid. Through this class, I want to learn to deal with this fear and overcome it at some point in my life.

SMP

1.) I liked the topical blog posts the best out of the three choices (reading activity posts, topical blog posts, and behavioral change project posts). One reason that I liked the topical blog posts the best was because it encouraged the students to do more research on their own of a topic that they were already introduced to and were interested in learning more about it. I also liked how the topical blog posts allows the students to relate how the topic fits into the chapter. Another reason that I liked the topical blog posts best was how the majority of the posts highlighted the terms that they used from the chapter in their post.
2.) I do believe that some of the posts under the topical blog were better than others, is because some posts had better resources, better overall summarization's of their topic, and the use of highlighted terms. A major reason why I liked some posts better was because I found their topics more interesting.
3.) I don't think that reading these posts has changed my idea of what behavior modification is, but rather the way the class will be. However, I do believe that these posts have shown me in more detail of what behavior modification is. I have learned from previous psychology classes that some forms of behavior come from operant and classical conditioning.
4.) Based on the posts I have read in the topical blog assignment, I am interested in learning more about Rule Governed Behavior. I am interested in learning more about the ways in which we govern our behavior.For example, following laws and signs, our morals, and religious views all impact our behavior, even though we might not always realize that those points do have a significant amount of impact on how we behave in our everyday lives.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
-I liked the behavioral change posts the best, and found them the most interesting to read. I think it's cool how they were able to apply things they learned in class to change things in their own personal lives. I think this really makes the learning easier to understand as well as helping make positive changes in the personal lives of students. To be able to modify our own behaviors I believe would help us better understand the concept in general. And being able to do it using different methods may help us better understand which ones are most effective.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
-I personally thought the posts under the behavior change were the most interesting than the others in other assignments. I think it was because they were easier to understand, simple, and to the point. Also some of them could be applied to my own life, as things I also want to change. Reading about how they changed theirs and what they did was helpful in understanding the concepts and processes they used, and showed me the different ways they went about it.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
-I think the posts kind of confirmed what I thought behavior modification was. Of course I am unfamiliar with a lot of the terms and processes in which it is achieved, which makes me realize that there is more to it than just changing a behavior. It kind of tells me there is a lot more to this class than originally thought, and I'm eager to learn about it and apply it to my own life.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
-I'm interested a lot in how to help change behaviors. I specifically would like to study how to modify the behaviors of children with behavioral issues. I work with kids who have behavioral problems and or mental illnesses and want to know different approaches in how I can better deal and handle them. I would like to know for future reference as well since this is a field of psychology I want to go into. I also have a schizophrenic sister who we have difficulty with everyday getting her to change her behaviors to live a healthy life. I would be interested in learning how that could be done.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I liked the posts where the students really applied the class to their own lives, because that's what I want to do personally and seeing that its possible is real encouraging.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not? Some posts were more descriptive or enthusiastic but it seemed like most people were pretty involved. The only thing that bothers me is incorrect spelling and grammar, it's an eye sore.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not? I think the first day of class really opened my eyes to what behavior modification is and reading the posts has just reinforced that for me.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning? I'm really interested in changing my own behavior, because many things I try to change don't stick and it's a problem for me.

Which post did you like best and why?
The topical blog posts were interesting to me. Each student was to pick a topic from the information already covered and do some internet searches to find more information about that topic to discuss. As a student, I can safely say that the internet is one of the first places (usually the first and most fruitful) I go for finding supplemental information – not just for class either, but for almost any question I have. To be skilled in internet surfing is an unwritten requirement of modern living.
Were some posts better than others?
Certainly, posts are only as good as you make them. Good posts are on topic, have well-formed paragraphs that emphasize a point, and have proper use of terminology. The good ones are usually longer but I don’t believe there is any set word count we need to meet. The art of compressing more information into smaller essays is sometimes lost on college students who get used to filling papers with high word counts. Yet, in the real world, you want your message to be as short and detailed as you can make it (time is money and your reader probably wants quick points). Having been in Kim’s Careers course and her Motivation & Emotion class, which both use similar setups, I think it’s easy to make a good post when you’ve done the readings.
Has reading these changed your opinion of what behavior modification is?
Coming into the class I presumed the topic areas would be closer to breaking habits like smoking and creating good habits like exercising regularly. I had no idea that we would be examining how certain aspects of the environment are designed to elicit certain behaviors. An example that came to mind while I was reading these was this: when I was in eastern Canada all of the road signs were in French but I could still drive safely because all of the colors and shapes were the same. Even though I can’t speak French I still understood the behavior I should engage in when I come to a red octagon with the word “Arret” on it.
Based on these, are there any specific topics you’re interested in learning?
I definitely want to learn more about how changes in the environment can elicit changes in behavior. A lot of what I've been reading about has reminded me of the National Geographic show “Brain Games” where they explore how the brain works, how we can change behaviors, and how to trick our brains. I think the changes in environment have a lot of potential, for instance, changing the set up of a living room so that it is less focused on the TV and makes people more focused on engaging with one another.

1)Which posts did you like the best? Why?
The post that I enjoyed most were the topical post. I mostly enjoyed the topics of the blogs more so than the other post and I felt it was easier to relate those topic to other interest I have outside of the classroom. However the main reason I enjoyed these post the best was due to video links. The videos greatly helped me to better understand the material discussed within the post.
2)Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
In my opinion, the best posts were the ones that had a personalized touch involving the writers’ opinion and experiences. The post that were better than others had more detailed explanations and had plenty of valuable information regarding the topic, but did not stray off or beat around the bush.
3)Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Reading these post did not change my idea of behavior modification, but rather expanded my understanding of the field as a whole. It made me realize that there are many different aspects of behavior modification that occur regularly in daily life. Reading the post has given me a better idea of the different concepts that will be covered in this class and helped introduced me to more of the general ideas of the different areas of behavior modification.
4)Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interest in learning?
There are many different topics that I am interested to learn about in greater depth. These topics include reinforcement and conditioning, which I have always found very interesting. Another thing I am eager to learn about is behaviors that occur natural in people. It is always something that has been difficult for me to understand how people are programmed to occur so repetitively throughout peoples’ lifetimes.

1.) Personally, I enjoyed the topical blog posts the best because there were so many different, yet interesting topics that the students had chosen. You could tell that they spent a lot of time of the topics they chose and had more thought/effort behind their work. It was easier to connect to the topical blog posts because the were easy to relate to everyday lifestyles.
2) Of course, some posts were better than others for various reasons. Some students did not put as much effort behind their posts. You could tell by how choppy and short the answers were. On the other hand, some students were very elaborate with their answers and made them interesting for the readers.
3) In complete honesty, I had no idea what exactly I was getting myself into when I signed up for this class. All I knew was that is was a class that sounded interesting for my major. After reading these posts, it has expanded my idea on what behavior modification is. These posts have made me very excited to take this course.
4) After reading these posts, I am interested in learning more about positive and negative reinforcement. I am a coach for a youth team, and I want to be a positive leader for them. My goal is to help them achieve their goals and be as successful as they can be.

Topical Blog – Week 1

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
The posts that I like the best were the ones that were well organized. The posts that had titles, headers, and even the ones that rewrote the questions asked of them. These were easier for me to read through and I noticed that they were the posts that initially caught my eye. I also noticed that the well organized posts seemed to have had more time spent on them. These posts were more in depth and they were more thoughtful. It was clear that the students had an understanding of what they had read. I liked the posts that were easy to look at (if that makes sense?). These certain posts were the ones that had breaks in the paragraphs and it was clear as to where the thoughts and ideas were changing. These posts caught my eye, and as I read through them, I realized that they were the ones that had the best content as well.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
All of the posts were a little bit different in the thoughts that were conveyed and the style in which they were written. I believe that that makes some of the posts better than others. Some students were really able to express their ideas and opinions on the materials. Others were not as well written. They didn’t contribute as many ideas and they also didn’t write them in a format that was easy to read through. As I said earlier, I really liked the posts that were easy to read. I liked the posts that were bulleted, and organized. And these tended to be the posts with the best understanding of the readings and the most creative ideas.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
There were certain blogs that gave me some more solid definitions of different behavior modification terms. I think I have an alright understanding of what behavior modification is – but I am aware that I have a lot to learn. I don’t really know the details or the correct terminology. Even though I have some sort of an understanding of behavior modification, I do think that this course will teach me a lot and give me an even better understanding of the content.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
After reading these posts I have become more excited for the final project (if it remains the same as the previous year). I think giving the students a chance to modify and monitor their own behavior was a really great idea and I think it probably proved to be an interesting task for most. I am at a point in my young adult life where I really enjoy trying on new hats and I modify my behavior often. So I think that the final project will be really interesting. It will also give us a chance to apply what we have learned to real life situations – which is a very helpful way to learn for me.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?

I enjoyed reading the posts on the behavioral change project. It was really interesting to see what behaviors previous students wanted to change, why they wanted to change them, how they went about doing so, and if they were successful or not. It was cool to see them applying the concepts they learned in class to their own lives to try and modify a behavior. These were my favorite posts to read through.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?

Some posts were better than others. The reason for this is that it was apparent that some students put more time into their blog posts than other students did. You could tell because some posts were extremely detailed, used good examples from class concepts, and they were thoughtful, while other posts weren't as good.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?

I had an idea of what behavior modification was before coming into this class, so reading these posts didn't really change my idea of what it is. If anything, it gave me a better, more clear picture of everything it involves.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?

After reading these posts, I am interested in learning more about positive and negative reinforcement. I am interested in the whole idea of behavior modification, but positive/negative reinforcement is something that I want to learn more about because I work with children so often, and I plan on working with them in my future career. Learning how to use the reinforcements properly is something I want to happen in this class.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I liked the posts that were on the final project the students did at the end of the semester. It was interesting to see how many different things people wanted to change about themselves.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Yes, there were. Some peoples posts were more thought and then there were some who's posts you could see that were done the night before it was due.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Not really because since I haven't taken the class yet I am not sure what I will be taking away from it.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I am interested in learning how to change some of my behaviors that I would like to change about myself.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I enjoyed the topical blogs the best. These were the ones that the other people got to decide the topics for themselves and research them. I felt like you could tell that these were topics that the people were interested so they put more thought and research into them. The topics that were being discussed by my peers were more relatable.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Some posts were better than other, it’s apparent because there are some people with a higher level writing style, the summarization of articles, and being able understand the material they have read. There are posts that are better explained. I wouldn’t say that necessarily the length matters. Some people can be more clear with their thoughts on the material and get right to the point while others may ramble on to get their points across. Finally some people used more of the language and terms required from the text.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
I wouldn’t say that my thoughts have been changed drastically. I’ve had a basic understanding of positive, negative, reinforcement and punishment. I’m currently retaking this course to try to get a better grade in it so I feel like I have a pretty general idea of what’s going on.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I work at a childcare center and coach cheerleading with kids, so I’m surrounded by kids of all ages. It’s going to be fun to learn about how I can modify the unwanted behaviors that these children exhibit.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
The category of posts that I liked the most were those of the topical blogs. The reason that I seemed to like them better than the others was because everyone had the freedom to expand on relative topics that they individually found interesting rather than everyone having to post about the same thing.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
The students that expanded upon their ideas and went into the most detail seemed to have better quality posts compared to others.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
I wouldn't really say that reading these posts has changed my ideas about what behavior modification is because I had a general understanding of what it entailed.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I hope to become a guidance counselor in an elementary school in the future so I am interested in some of the techniques in which certain behaviors children exhibit may be modified.

1. I actually enjoyed the reading activity most because I frequently read similar articles just for enjoyment. I like that the information is directly presented to you, but it's up to the student to reflect on what it means to them in order to gain a deeper understanding.

2. By scanning the posts, it was clear to see which students comprehended the material by the level of clarity and depth in their posts. Most everyone did an excellent job. I also like when people relate it to their own lives because concepts that are relatable are retained.

3. Based off the knowledge of my Intro class and past experiences, I have a decent picture of behavior modification. However, it is minimal; my prior knowledge only amounts to positive & negative reinforcement and punishment, along with conditioned/unconditioned stimulus and response. After reading several posts, I had no idea there was so much accompanying terminology and I look forward to learning so much more.

4. Personally, I'd like to modify my existing behaviors and establish better ones in my sleep and study habits (hopefully seeing a positive difference in my energy levels and in my academics). As a future mental health counselor, I'd love to touch on motivation: How can we motivate people to change their behaviors? Depression really intrigues me, and I know so much of it can be due to irrational thinking. By changing our thinking, can we change our behaviors?

The posts I liked the best were both the topical blog posts as well as the behavioral change project. I liked the topical blog because it gave each individual the opportunity to learn more about the topics that interested them which in turn I felt like would help them learn the material much more effectively because they choose what they want to learn more about. I also very much liked the behavioral change project because it was fascinating to see what behaviors people wanted to change about themselves and what path they took to achieve this behavioral change and if it was successful or not.

The topical blog posts were much more interesting to read than the reading blog posts because it was interesting to find out what topics interested each person and how much they learned from each of their prospective topics. The reading blogs were not as interesting because they mainly stem around the information that was required to read which can often be boring to read about. It was interesting to see the size of the of the posts for each person and how they varied and the longer posts especially in the topical blog section were a much better read because you could see the interest level of the topic compared to those who wrote the bare minimum.

Reading these posts hasn't changed my idea of what behavior modification is because I didn't have a real big idea on what it was about other than the changing of one or others behaviors. The reading of these posts gave me a better understanding of what I can expect to read and learn about during this course and what topics others found interesting to learn about.

I am interested in learning about anything that deals with changing my own behaviors to better myself and have a better quality of life. I enjoyed learning about reinforcement and conditioning in previous psychology classes and would enjoy learning more about these topics as well as other topics I have not yet been exposed to.

After reading the posts please answer the following four questions:
1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?: I think that the posts that I liked the best would have to be the topical blog posts. For one thing it seemed like the subject matter for these posts had more to do with what the students were interested in. You could tell that many people actually enjoyed learning about the topics and subjects they were writing about. This, in turn made it more enjoyable to read. I also liked the posts about the behavioral change project. I liked these posts for the same reason I liked the topical blog posts. It seemed like the students writing these posts were writing about things that genuinely interested them and applied to their lives. I think that this made them more interesting to read.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?: Some posts were certainly better than others. For one thing, you could definitely tell a difference between students who actually did the reading and completed the assignments vs students who were just re-wording their classmates posts. I think that the students who put in effort to the assignments had better posts than those who did not.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?: If anything I think that reading these blogs has definitely enlightened me as to what will be expected of me through this course. I think that it has also changed my idea of what behavior modification is. Of course, my knowledge of behavior modification prior to this class was approx. zero, so changing that was not exactly a difficult feat.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?: One thing that I am interested in is modifying your own behavior. When I think of behavior modification, I usually think of modifying other people’s behavior. However, I read some blog posts that spoke about modifying ones own behavior. I think that this is a topic that would interest me quite a bit as I would be curious to know what kind of effects we can have on our own behavior through modification.

1.After reading the examples, I liked the topical blog post the best. I think it is a good idea to integrate different subject matter into the topics we are already discussing in class in order to get a broader understanding of the topic.

2. Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Yes. I felt that there were people that put more time in than others.

3. Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Not really because since I haven't taken the class yet I am not sure what I will be taking away from it and what I will learn.

4. Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I am interested in learning more about reinforcement techniques and how to go about changing a behavior in my life. I think it will be really interesting to see if I changed something for good by the end of the semester.

1)Which posts did you like the best? Why?

I enjoyed the Topical Blog Week #13 posts the most. It was interesting to read about what others choose to look into and investigate. I would personally enjoy this type of an assignment because it would allow me to explore and familiarize myself more with topics and research that spark my interest.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?

Some of the post were more interesting to me personally than others. I found that some of the information was better articulated in some post than in others.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?

The posts have not necessarily changed my idea of behavior modification as I did not have much of an idea to begin with of what was all involved with behavior modification. The posts did give me an idea of what behavior modification is and what it means and could mean to me and others around me. The posts have spark my interest on how behavior modification could improve lives and I am looking forward to learning about and implementing techniques of behavior modification on myself and possibly on others.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?

I would be interested in learning how behavior modification (specifically positive reinforcement) could help improve the lives of those suffering from mental illness and/or suffering from drug addiction.

1. I preferred the topical blogs because it will allow me to think critically about the content. This allows me to understand it better rather than just regurgitate information from the reading.
2. I believe that some posts are better than others. This is all objective, but it is evident that some people understood it better than others. It also seemed that some people simply copied what someone previously wrote.
3. Because I knew very little about behavior modification was before this class, the posts have changed my idea as to what it is. I am currently taking in and analyzing what may be and what isn't considered behavior modification -- through a psychological-science lens.
4. I would like to study Self-Directed Behavior. It sounds like it might be a relatively straight-forward concept but I have never heard of it before and would like to know more about it.

Question 1
I liked the topical posts the best. I think I would learn best by applying what we learn in class and finding examples outside of class. For example making us find the ABCs of behavior in a TV show like dance moms is fun and different.

Question 2
Some posts were better than others. You could tell that in some posts there was a lot more effort given than in others.

Question 3
Reading these posts certainly changed my idea of behavior modification. It is very interesting reading about what is coming up ahead of us in this class, learning about different aspects of behavioral modification will be very exciting.
Question 4
Learning about the antecedent sounds interesting and how it will change the behavior.

1.) I thought the behavioral change project posts were very interesting. It was cool to see what kinds of behaviors people wanted to change and how successful people felt they were. Some were more personal than others, but overall I think it was a fascinating look at the kinds of habits people have and the kinds of habits people want to have.

2.) There was a wide range in the quality of the posts. It was clear some people took their time to think about what was being asked while others just wanted to write something to gain the points. I also found that the length of a post did not necessarily suggest that the post was going to be very good. Sometimes people just spew everything they think is even tangentially related to the topic in hopes to gain extra points or good will of the grader, when in fact it neither helps their post nor proves that they actually know the material.

3.) Reading the posts changed my ideas of behavior modification. At first I thought this was going to be a course of theory and grand ideas about changing personalities or emotions. But it is more simple (and more exciting) than that. Behavior is the everyday actions down to standing up to get out of bed. It is these types of actions that are in focus and I think that is far more interesting than only learning about old psychologist and their ideas.

4.) I can’t wait to start the behavioral change project. I don’t know what I want to change yet, but I think the idea of using concepts form class to actively change my way of life is badass.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why? I think that the topical blog posts were the best. My view is that it's great for students to be assigned work that makes them do their own research and think critically. By going beyond what's in the book, you can often stumble upon some pretty interesting things that you otherwise wouldn't have found. Researching your own topics also gives you experience for the future because without a doubt, you'll be asked to do some form of research, so doing this type of assignment will prove to be very helpful.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not? I think some were much better than others. Some were organized much better than others. A few posts were long and unorganized, whereas others followed a organized format. You could definitely tell that some people put much more effort into synthesizing their responses and putting real thought into. The real short ones didn't really give enough detail to get a good picture of what they were talking about, but even one or two of the really long ones, you could kinda tell the person rambled for a long time just to get a bunch of page space taken up.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not? It did not really change my idea too much. I already had a pretty solid idea from taking other psychology courses. It did make me realize that there's a lot more to behavior modification than I originally thought. Such as, there's a lot more subclasses beyond the broad major topics that I first think about when it comes to behavior modification.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
Rule governed behaviors. I am not familiar with the term and from what I read, it seems that there probably is some pretty interesting things that deal with rule governed behaviors. I would also enjoy learning more about modifying my own behaviors and the different methods to do so. I think, the knowledge would prove to be beneficial to use in the real world, outside of academia.

After reading the posts please answer the following four questions:
1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
The final assignment posts seemed to be better because everything was completed. The students had finished their behavioral change and were explaining them and giving much more detail in a step by step manner. I find this sort of thing very nice and helpful. I also liked the final assignment posts because in a sense you get the full story of the behavioral change, just from one post. It was very interesting to see what people in the past had done for their behavioral change project.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Most of the blogs appear to be really well thought out and I was especially impressed with the vocabulary in many of them. I think that keeping track of the terms that you use plays a large role in the impressive vocabulary that is being used. I also think it makes the assignment more challenging, but in a good way. You are challenged to put all of the information to good use in a well thought out blog post. I was also surprised at the amount of spelling or grammatical errors in some of the blog posts. So I would say that some posts were definitely better than others based purely on the grammar and spelling, but also with the vocabulary and structure of the post.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
I do not think that these posts have changed my mind about what behavior modification is, but I think the posts have shown me that there is so much more to behavior modification. In a sense, my eyes were opened to new ideas and possibilities relating to behavior modification. There are so many things that people in the classes before me have done that I had never thought about before. It was really interesting to be able to see all of their posts and help me come up with ideas on how to formulate my own.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I was very happy to see people posting things on their blogs expressing how much they enjoyed this class and how much they took away from it. I am very excited to get started and I am looking forward to doing the behavioral change project, but I am also looking forward to learning about antecedents.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I liked the behavioral change project posts the most. I thought it was more beneficial for me as a reader, and them as students, to be able to describe the changes made in certain behaviors from the beginning to the end. It was informative to read what worked and didn't work or what else needed to be changed to be more successful. Being able to look back and look in depth at how this project worked will give them a boost in trying to change behaviors in the future.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Yes some posts were better than others. Some were written with clear points being made, while others were a tad more confusing and hard to follow. A few posts would go off from what they had originally been talking about and get on a tangent and then go back to point. It was hard to keep interest in those
The format of some were also definitely marked more clearly than others, making it easy to follow and see when the subject changed.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Reading these posts has changed my idea a little. I didn't know about all the steps to take in changing a behavior, but through reading posts I was able to pick up on some. I also didn't know to pay attention to all the things we do in our daily life and how they can have an impact on certain behaviors.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I am more interested in learning about the steps taken to modify a behavior, Rule Governed behavior, as well as more about positive vs. negative reinforcements.

1. I liked the topical blog posts the best because it gave the students a chance to really look into something that interested them and find more about it. It also gave other classmates some quick insight into topics they may not have thought about or knew much about previously.
2. Some posts were better than others I think it just depended on how much effort that the individual put in. Some posts had an organized layout and you knew where they were going while others did not. The posts that explained the terms they used were better because not everyone will know the exact definition of all of the terms.
3. I don't think that reading these posts change my idea of what behavior modification is. I already had a good sense of what it consisted of and I think it'll be really interesting to learn more about it all.
4. I'm interested in learning about how to modify a behaviors, stopping certain behaviors and creating new ones.

1. The post that I liked best between the three different choices was that of the Behavioral change project. I think that is going to be the most interesting and fun of three to do. I am trying to think of a behavior that I would want to change right now and looking at some of the other students post has helped see what others wanted to change they ranged from exercising more to playing online chess less. I am sure as the class proceeds I will think of a behavior to change.
2. There was definitely some posts that were better than others. I believe it was just the amount of time and dedication they had to writing about that posts that made it either better or worse than others. Even though some were very long that did not necessarily make them better or easier to understand, some kind of lost me at places when they kept going on.
3. Reading these posts has changed my idea of what behavior modification is. Mostly because I do not know too much about behavior modification as of right now so it is interesting to read about all of the different things that students learned in taking this course.
4. Reading these posts has interested me in different topics like "punishing the toy" I only read briefly of this on a couple of girl's posts but it seemed pretty interesting because I have never heard of it.In general just modifying certain behaviors seems like it is going to be exciting to learn about.

1. The posts that I liked the most was about DRO(Differential Reinforcements of Other Behavior) from Reading Activity 14. The reason why i find these posts the most is because I found it interesting to read about why different students feel that they would remember this behavior modification technique. I personally like this technique because it incorporates the use of undesirable behavior to reinforce the target behavior that it is incompatible with.

2. There were definitely posts that were better than others. In my opinion the best posts were posts that not only show that the student understand the content of the topic but also apply it to examples of real life use of that behavior modification technique.

3.To be honest, non of the posts really changed my idea of what behavior modification is because I already have a good view of what behavior modification is from my reading last semester.

4. The topic that I would really want to learn more was from one post that I read about Continuous Reinforcement because I was a bit unclear on it and I have always enjoyed reinforcement as a topic. I find that it says a lot about us as human beings.

1) I really liked the posts from the “Behavioral Change Project” because each person had a different goal in mind, and they all took different steps to achieve that goal. The behaviors they wanted to change ranged from studying more, exercising more, drinking more water, and brushing their teeth more often. Though some may feel that these are easy behaviors to change, the students would describe how they would “make deals” with themselves by rewarding when the correct behavior was done and punishing when it was done incorrectly. Many people felt that the longer they held themselves accountable, the easier it got to stick to the correct behavior. One blog, written by “Brendan” on 12/10/12 explained how his goal was to stop eating so many sweets, but he knew that if he cut it out of his diet completely all at once, he would become more upset than proud. He set smaller goals to work up to a much bigger one, limiting himself to a certain amount weekly and then he could reward himself in other ways as well, like possibly giving himself an extra hour of hanging out with friends that day. Another post talked about the amount of time they spent studying. They wanted to start spending 4 hours studying per class, per week. Taking a full load this year, I can understand how that would be hard to do. They would reward themselves daily if they got the time to work on it by allowing a few minutes to relax after each subject. If they met the weekly goal, they would spend a whole day relaxing and not worrying about classes at all. I think this is a good technique because it gives you small incentives during the day, along with a much larger one at the end of the week. Many of the people wanted their big reward to be one single thing at the end, but I believe that could make things very difficult if you were getting tired of trying to hard.

2) The posts that I liked better than others were the ones that seemed to follow the guidelines of what the assignment was. I believe a lot of the students didn’t take the time to fully understand what was asked of them so they had to fill up “time” by discussing random things. I also appreciated the posts that used better grammar. I’m not normally going around correcting people, but their information means absolutely nothing if I can’t understand what they’re trying to say to us. Some of the posts didn’t express to the audience what the topic specifically was or what it meant, which also left me a bit confused. I felt that the “Behavioral Change Project” was easiest for students to write about because it was their personal experience and they were all different. Some even had negative outcomes. The “Topical Blog” was a good assignment as well, but I still read a few that the writers didn’t seem to fully grasp the concept themselves. Though the ones that did research well, did a fine job getting their point across and helping others that are unfamiliar with those terms understand.

3) These posts in general did not change my idea on what the class would be like, but if did alter my idea of how it would be taught. In most of my psych classes, examples are shown more as “A person who wanted this result would need to face these steps” yet in the “Behavioral Change Project” the students are told that they DO need to change something. I think this is great because in my future I may face challenges where I need to change another behavior, or in my profession I would need to know how to help someone else to do it and I could relate. Relating is a huge role when making connections with people. I also realized that there is more to “Behavior Modification” than just “Changing a Behavior”. First people have to want that behavior to change. A lot of times people with destructive habits, like drinking, don’t see how it is so destructive until it is too late. Even when family try to convince them to “just stop”. Overall though, I am more excited to learn about what this class has to offer because it can help others and I in so many aspects of my life.

4) I wouldn’t say there are any super specific topics I would like to focus on, but I am really excited to see all the ways this course can help with daily activities like raising children. I think that positive and negative reinenforcement is very useful. For example, when I babysit children and they do positive actions I could either give them something as a reward (positive) or “take away” something negative, like letting them watch an extra 15 minutes of TV rather than reading. A lot of people confuse negative reinforcement with punishment, so I think going over those topics will be interesting in class, along with the specific steps people take when trying to change a certain behavior. I am very excited to start reading the textbook in general because there is a lot of cool information at the very beginning, and then gets into more of the history later on. Though the history can be some of the most interesting stuff.

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1). The topical blog post will be the most interesting blog to complete during the week. This post is more personal and applies your opinion and your interest in a topic more than just answering a list of questions about a reading section. I enjoy applying what I learn to actual things instead of just memorizing them and forgetting about it. I think it is interesting and a more enjoyable way to learn when you get to learn about a topic you pick.

2). Yes I agree some posts are better than others because everybody has a different writing style and some people put more effort into the blogs. Some posts caught my interest more than others which makes me feel like they are written better than others. a few posts seemed like the effort wasn't all there, but a few posts seemed like people over did themselves and tried very hard on them.

3). The posts I read didn't necessarily change my idea of what behavior modification is because I didn't really know what it was or what to expect from this course, but I do think it opened my eyes to more things that I didn't know I was going to be learning about. It did make me more excited about the what is to come for the rest of the semester and the things we will learn about.

4). Over all I think I am just interested in learning more about behavior modification in general because I don't know that much about it. But if I had to choose a few areas I am excited about it would be self behavior modification, and Rule Governed Behavior. I think these topics would be interesting. I also think that just learning new things and applying them to life will be very interesting.

1) I enjoyed any posts that went into great detail without using the extensive terminology of the sections or ideas. Much like the History and Systems class, the length is good mark to determine a good post, but the quality behind even some shorter worded ones were evident. I don't really care which section they come from, because although it is interesting to see what people have done themselves in the behavioral change posts, that cannot be possible without the earlier steps and without those it won't make as much sense.

2) As with anything, something will always be better than another, its a simple fact of life. However, within the reasoning behind the why can be based on length, actual thought processes, among other things. within a sentence or two its clear if someone truly feels for what they are writing, and those who were energized writers generally had better posts.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
Slightly. With glimpsing through posts, the idea seems to be a very simple in nature, but either complex in practice. I didn't come into class with a defined "this is my definition," but I think that as simple as I thought it may be, will in the end be proved both right and wrong when it comes to practice.

4) Mainly I'm interested in the final. Giving someone the tools to succeed, even in regards to minor changes in a lifestyle, can be incredibly impactful and this is what so far is most interesting to me.

1)Just like in the History and Systems class, the posts that I enjoyed reading the most were the ones from the topical blog response. You could tell that those students were able to choose a topic they were interested in and so they got more into their writing. It was nice to see all the different topics. I also like the posts that were easily organized and to the point, so there wasn't a lot of repetition or rambling.

2)Since everyone is at a different writing level, and we all think differently, of course there were some posts that were better than others. You can tell those who thought out their posts, and who wrote something quickly just to get the assignment done. Then there are always those outstanding students who blow everyone away with their wording or incredible thinking skills. Overall, the posts seemed to be pretty good though.

3)The term behavior modification is pretty self explanatory, so reading through these posts, didn't change my idea of what it is. The posts however go way more into depth and thinking than what I normally think of when I think behavior modification. But basically, no I don't think these posts have changed my idea of what it actually is.

4)I am excited to learn more about steps that go into behavior modification, and how to actually go about trying to change a behavior. I am also curious to find out if the saying, you can't teach an old dog new tricks is accurate. Because I have heard that the younger you are, the easier it is to be influenced. So is it more difficult for someone in their 40s to modify their behavior than it would be for say a 20 year old?

1. The posts I enjoyed reading the best were the ones reflecting over their behavioral project. I like how everyone was able to take what they learned and could apply it to their life. It seemed like there were little limitations on the project as long as you did what was asked of you when it was time to write the reflection. It was easy to see which people tried hard for the assignment compared to others who seemed like they did it at the last minute.

2. People think and reflect differently on materials they learn and experience so there are always going to be those posts that are better than others. When I was reading the posts about the behavioral project I liked reading the long detailed ones that had structure in their paragraphs. It was easy to decipher the order in which their experiment happened compared to those who wrote one long paragraph.

3. Reading these posts have not really changed my idea of what behavior modification is because I feel like the phrase stands for itself. Modifying behavior in ways of experimenting to come up with a desired outcome. There seems to be a lot more details that go along with behavior modification process though than I thought before, but overall it did not really change my perspective.

4. After reading the posts I am more interested in learning about the antecedents. In a lot of posts it seemed to be mentioned and I am not sure what it exactly is and how it relates to the behavior modification process. It also seems like behavior modification would be somewhat easy, but after reading the posts I have realized that there is more to it. So that is another thing I am interested in learning.

1.) The posts I enjoyed reading most came from the topical blog and the behavioral change project links. I liked reading some of the topical blog posts because it gave me a chance to see what people liked learning about in the course, and it gave me some insight on what I will be learning. It is also interesting to see that there are certain topic trends that were popular amongst students, and then some unique interest in less popular topics. Either way it was intriguing to read a blog post where the student could pick something they were interested in, and the more in depth research over it made it more fun to read than the reading activity posts. I enjoyed the behavioral change project posts because it made me think a lot about what behaviors I would try to change in myself, and the posts made me excited to start learning how to do that! It also made me curious if these students stuck with the behavioral changes they tried to elicit, or just went back to their old habits.
2) I think some posts were better than others in the sense that you can tell when someone was actually trying on their post, or just rushing through it to get it over with. While some people are better at writing than others, it is still obvious when someone does not put much effort into their blog post. I thought the ones done by someone who put effort in were more fun to read because they tended to have a lot more detail in their posts making it interesting/informative. I also enjoyed posts where people connected things to their personal lives.
3) I have heard about some vague behavior modification techniques in some of my other psychology classes, so my ideas about behavior modification were not really changed. Although, it did make me realize that there is a lot about behavior modification I do not know, and that changing a behavior is harder than I previously thought.
4) I am looking forward (If it is part of our classes schedule) to the behavioral change project. I think it would be really awesome to apply what I learn in this class to change some behaviors I frequently think about changing, but never do. While I could probably just do it on my own I feel like having it as a project in class would keep me more honest/accountable. I can tell after reading some of the blog posts that changing a behavior is not an easy task, so I think it would be a fun challenge!

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
- I really enjoyed reading the student responds for the Behavioral Change Project because it was interesting seeing what people thought they needed to change with themselves. Some said exercise, many explained they need to study more, and one even said they need to slow down on how much coffee they consumed. But what I was intrigued by was the way they went about changing the behavior. The way they recorded the data and how they organized it. I loved how honest they were by saying the behavior didn’t change right away as they had liked. People expressed how changing their habitual behavior was quite difficult because it’s a routine. It seems as though the students learned a lot about themselves and discovered some motivational tips for the future to use not only on them but for other people in their lives. I’m excited for when we get to do this project because I can’t wait to see what type of results I will end up with.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
- Yes, some posts were better than others but I believe this is because some students took the blog posts more seriously than other students. By this I mean the good blog posts seemed like they came from students who didn’t procrastinate because they were able to fully explain the assignments and give their personal opinions on them. The shorter or sometimes longer posts (they filled space with random information) seemed as if they were rushed. You could tell because the organization of the post wasn’t fully developed and they would have bad grammar. I’m not saying I’m perfect with grammar but I definitely value it. The value of having nice grammar is that it shows you are responsible and you really care about your work and the final grade you’ll receive. Just like Dr. Maclin said, these posts all have an audience so therefore you’ll want to put your best work out there. Certain assignments were easier to read, such as the Behavioral Change Project, because the students were writing more personally and had gone through the research. So they had more to say about the assignment and had an easier time applying the lessons we had learned in class to their life.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
- In a sense, yes the posts changed my perspective of this class because I was expecting to be learning about theories and experiments in a more lecture based process. It excited me more because it appears that not only will we learn by reading but also by actually doing the experiments and research ourselves by looking things up and doing the Behavior Change Project. Reading the past posts opened my eyes and gave me a hint of how this course will run. Honestly, before starting this class I was expecting it to be a bit boring but I’m starting to believe that my first assumption is going to be wrong.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
- One thing I’m interested in learning is using the correct terms when speaking of psychology. Many times I saw some terminology that I didn’t understand such as: contingences, differential reinforcement schedules, and extinction burst. Since this is only my third psychology class, these terms were new to me. But overall I’m interested in exactly how we can modify a behavior because I know this can be a very difficult thing to accomplish. Are there simple steps and “how to’s” or it is simply based off of the motivation of the person having that behavior. I also don’t believe I have heard of the ABC’s and it sounds like a simple and quite useful tool. I know that I have behaviors I’d like to change within myself and I’m really hoping that I am able to take away some great information at the end that I can apply to my daily life.

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1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?

I liked the reading activity posts better. I thought it was interesting to read the differences between people doing the same assignment over the same material. This allowed me to analyze common trends and see some differences between students. This also allowed me to analyze and rank assignments between people doing the same work to evaluate quality which is something that I will likely have to do in the working world.

2.) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?

There was certainly a variance in quality between assignments which you can really see when students are doing it over consistent parameters and you can see which students were more thoughtful and which just gave a baseline effort and just wanted to finish the assignment.

3.) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?

I would say it has. I came into this class with little knowledge of the subject and under the idea that it is how it sounds "modifying behavior" but I did not have an idea of the depth and complexity that modifying behavior can be and that there is much science and research in the subject. It also explains why some strategies I have seen in the real world work like how Premark Principle explains why telling kids to finish their food before desert works.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?

I am just really excited to learn about whatever is brought up. I usually like to go into classes with a "clean slate" and nothing specific to learning in mind so I can fully experience that material that is taught to me since from previous experiences classes usually are never your expectation before hand and go in completely different directions at times.

I liked the posts that were medium length. They had enough detail to make them interesting, but didn't go on to o long causing me to lose interest. These posts were very interesting to read and I am very excited for all of what we are going to learn throughout this class.

I liked the posts that were medium length. They had enough detail to make them interesting, but didn't go on to I long causing me to lose interest. These posts were very interesting to read and I am very excited for all of what we are going to learn throughout this class.

Reading these posts has changed my opinion of what behavior modification is. I have always though behavior modification in the sense of conditioning. After reading some of these posts i never realized how almost everything we encounter on a daily basis contributes to behavior modification, such as signs and posters that are posted within our society.

I think it would be interesting to learn about why certain types of behavior modification work better than others. For example does it matter more about the type of person or what the behavior modification type is?

1) I liked the topical blogs posts because it is an open blog with some interesting information that has helped me to understand a little bit better what this course is about. I really liked the post from flawless sinner because I feel like opposite to the other posts, this one made me feel engage to read it since the beginning with a quotation to start off. I also found nice that some posts besides the three resources that had to be include, included links with additional information or videos. However, some of the posts would be even nicer by indicating the resources with a title before putting the list of resources.

2) Definitely some posts were better than others. Some of them were really easy to read and see the main idea while others were kind of chaotic in the content mixing some terms which made hard for me to get out the main idea. Reading some of them gave me the impression that the author was not really sure what the topics he/ she was explaining and try to fix it but putting more information which made it even more confusing and harder to understand.

3) Reading these posts has changed my idea of what behavior modification is. They have made me stop focusing just on how behavior impacts people and how they act but also to take myself in consideration and pay more attention on how can I change some aspects of my behavior and how it affects other people. These posts have made me feel like I am really going to like this class and that I am going to get a lot out of this that is going to be really useful later on in life.

4) I am interested on learning everything that this course has to offer me but I am really interested on learning more about reinforcement, punishment, and all that it is related with it in order to get what I want from other people. I worked this summer at a summer camp and I sometimes found myself struggling to make the kids to do what I needed them to do on the tennis courts or to get them to eat some types of food. I am sure that for future jobs this class will help me for those moments and I will not struggle.

1) I liked the topical blog posts the best because it allows us to take a topic that we are interested in and jump deeper into it. I love to see how current research/news relates to things that I am already learning about. It makes it easier to really learn something I think, to see it outside of class. Plus, with the topical posts, you could tell that everyone was writing about something that they really wanted to talk about. You could almost feel their passion, and that passion has a tendency to light a spark in others.
2) I mean of course, there is always going to posts that are better than others. I wouldn't say that the longer ones are the best ones because sometimes people tend to just ramble on about nothing in order to fill space. The best blog posts were the ones that showed more detail and interest in what they were writing about. You could tell which ones were just throwing something together because they have to. There was a comment that I read on the behavioral change project post that was long, but in a good way. It was full of precise examples, lots of detail, and gathered the interest of the reader.
3) I guess my idea of Behavior Modification hasn't really changed so much as it has broadened just a little bit. I'm not going to lie; when I first thought about behavior modification, I thought about like Pavlov's dogs or the Bobo doll experiment. I thought about the experiments that tested what impacted behavior. Reading these posts actually made me really excited for the class, because I feel like I am going to learn a lot. Some of my other classes feel like review, so this could be refreshing.
4) I am excited to learn more about behavior modification, the best ways to reach the desired goal. I've read that positive reinforcement is the best way to change behavior, and I would like to see how that works. I'm sure that it would be very useful in future jobs, working with children, or just in life in general.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I really liked the topical blogs and the responses to students behavioral change project. These posts were helpful in providing an idea about what to expect for this class. One of the posts was interesting because the student made a personal connection and reflected how it was difficult to modify their behavior to create new habits. It was nice to see how the student utilized positive and negative reinforcement to create goals. In addition, the topical posts were interesting because students applied concepts we will learn about to their daily lives. It also gave me a better idea of what this class is about and the topics we will cover.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Some individual posts were better than others, but overall, most posts were really great. The more outstanding posts were more detailed and thoughtful. It is typically obvious when someone is truly interested in a concept because it shows through their writing. The outstanding posts went above and beyond typical expectations.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
I was not very knowledgeable about behavior modification until I began reading the posts and the introduction. Previously, I was just aware of the concepts of positive and negative reinforcement to modify behavior. However, this class appears to cover these topics but also more in depth concepts.
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
At the moment, I am just interested in learning more than the surface information about behavior modification. I liked reading the students reflections about their projects, so I am excited for this type of assignment. In addition, I am hoping to learn more about the optimal way to modify behavior because this can be very applicable to daily life.

1) I liked the topical blog posts the best because there was a lot of diversity with all of the topics discussed and for me writing about what I want to makes it more enjoyable. Students wrote about what they wanted to and was more creativity and enthusiasm about the topic subject. If someone also wanted to delve deeper into a subject or learn something totally different they had the opportunity to and expand their knowledge.
2) Reading through some of the posts there was ones that were better than others. The posts that were better had more detail and explaining of the topic rather than a brief summary. The students that wrote the better posts seemed to enjoy writing and researching about their topic and had a lot of valuable information but were also easier to understand and figure out what they were talking about.
3) Through taking psychology courses I know a little about behavior modification but not on the individual topics covered. It was very interesting reading through the topics because a lot of them talked about stuff I’ve never heard of or knew about them but not in as much detail.
4) I would like to learn anything and everything about behavior modification. I don’t really know a lot about the subject in great detail so really any topic would be interesting to me. Some topics I would really like to learn more about would be positive reinforcement and rule- governed behavior.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?

Out of the assignments and posts I read the one that stands out as most interesting to me is the final behavioral change project. This is because I never thought of using the concepts I will be learning in this class on myself. My mindset was only changing others behavior. It seems really cool to be able to alter my own behavior with what I will learn. I would like to be able to positively change my own habits like procrastination and lack of study habits to make my academic life smoother.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?

As I was reading the different posts I did notice that I was drawn to certain posts for more aesthetic reason. If posts were more organized and put together rather than just haphazardly written I was more likely to read them because they were easier to read. I also noticed that the posts that I viewed as “better “than others used more of the behavior terms listed at the bottom of the posts. This makes me think that those who used more of the terms had a better understanding of the concepts and ideas.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?

Most definitely these posts have changed my ideas. Coming into this class I never thought the concepts of behavior modification could be turned inward. I thought it would be impossible because you would know what you would be doing to yourself. I also thought the class would be a lot of writing papers and with the blog system is seems to not be the case. There is still a good amount of writing but not in long drawn out papers.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?

Since I’ve had several cases on ethics in different forms I automatically think of how behavior modification and ethics come together and where the boundaries are drawn between ethical and non-ethical behavior modification involving humans. Beyond that I have very little knowledge of behavior modification so all topics are new and interesting to me.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I found the behavioral change projects very interesting and I am excited to try one myself. The students that completed these projects aimed to change aspects about themselves that they were not content with, and once changed, they would become better or more efficient in some way. Many of these things were related to their study habits or diet and exercise. My main reason for studying psychology is to learn how to not only help others better themselves, but also learn how to make myself a better person. Understanding how to use reinforcements is necessary when modifying a person’s behavior.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
It is evident that when the students are passionate about their subject and have really read into the topic that they are writing about, it is easier and more enjoyable to read. When the writers use too many filler sentences and unnecessarily repetitive statements, the posts tend to drag on and the thesis becomes less clear. On a personal note, the enjoyment level a person feels for the subject is relative to the enjoyment level of the entire prose.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
My idea of behavior modification hasn't necessarily changed because I have recently taken psychology classes that discussed these approaches. They have, however, given me more examples about how these methods are applied and how data is collected and read.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I feel like this entire class will help me achieve a successful career as a psychologist, and I am excited to learn any information I am given. However, I am mostly looking forward to learning about the ways a change in a person's environment can affect their behavior, both in a positive and negative way.

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?

When I first started reading through the posts i skipped the longer ones and went right for the short ones, however, I realized that the longer ones had better content. One that really interested me talked about how changing the environment is key to changing our target behavior.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?

Yes, some posts were better than others. You can tell what student put time and effort into their reading and responses and the ones that did not.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?

Reading these posts hasn't really changed my idea of what behavior modification is. I think once I actually start to read the content myself and start doing the work I will start to get a better idea. I learn better doing my own thing as apposed to reading other peoples thoughts.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?

I am going to school for Occupational Therapy. I have had several family members go through OT, one being my 95 year old grandma who still lives on her own. One post, which i pointed out in my response to the first question, talks about changing the environment. I am very interested in that topic because I saw with my family members how they responded in different environments. EX: in the hospital my grandma did great with OT. At home, she didn't push herself.. she basically gave up. I think the environment she was in played a role in that and i would like to learn how to change/ manipulate that as an OT so people at home get good results as well.

1) ) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
Throughout each of the reading sections, there were several excellent posts, many decent posts, and a select few that made me cringe. The best posts were those that were well organized and thorough, but also interesting to read and not just "my professor made me write this, so here it is." I appreciated posts that separated the content by subject and those that were easy to follow. I will also say that while some lengthy posts were incredibly detailed and well-written, length isn't everything. There were a few posts that seemed to drag on and on, and really weren't that fantastic. There were others that may have seem underwhelming, but in fact were well-written, concise, and they clearly had benefited from the assignment. In short, the best posts were those that were knowledgeable of the subject, well-organized, and interesting - but also concise!

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
In my opinion, yes - if you couldn't tell from my first answer! There were some posts that made me excited about the content and yearning to learn more. But then, there were also posts that made me think about what I should eat for dinner, if you know what I mean. I think it can be tricky at times to spot the better posts as length can be a deceiving mark of a good post. There were lengthy posts that were wonderful to read without being redundant. However, there were other lengthy posts that seemed as though they would never end about a single topic.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
In all honesty, I wasn't sure what this class would specifically entail. While one can assume certain aspects about a behavior modification course (i.e. we will learn about behavior of humans, how we can modify behavior, what makes us behave the way we do, etc.), I do believe these posts have helped clarify certain topics we will be covering!

4) Based on these posts, are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
Most of the topics brought up in these posts were intriguing. I am curious to find out more about topics I know little about (antecedents and DRO), however the entire subject seems interesting! Overall, I am excited to learn more about understanding behavior, how people can modify their behavior, and how I can use behavior modification to my advantage!

1) The posts that I liked the best came from the Final Project. I liked that they were able to able to actually show what they learned in class and apply it to their project however they liked.

2) I believe that some posts where better than the others. It definitely shows when you can see how much time one person put compared to others. My favorite posts were the ones that were well laid out, and organized. It was easy to go from one line to the next and the content that they talked about was better described compared to some of the others.

3) Other than changing behaviors I wasn't really sure what exactly I would be learning about. One thing that I did realize from reading these posts is that it seems like there is a lot that goes into behavior modification.

4)Since I don't know much about behavior modification to begin with, there's a lot I feel excited about. I'm excited to see how what I learn can be applied in my life. I'm really excited and I want to gain a lot from this class!

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I was a fan of the posts that thoroughly answered the questions that were asked. These posts were not necessarily the longest but they still had a good combination of fact and opinion. They also included links to support their ideas. I feel that some of the longer ones could have been more concise. The individuals who were writing the longer posts without explaining their thoughts clearly seem to have lost track of the main point. That is not to say all of the longer posts were bad, only a few lacked clear thoughts. I also appreciated the posts that had strong opinions, the authors had their own voice and did not replicate others’ work.

2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Some of the posts were not as interesting as others. A few people seemed to repeat themselves to have more words in their post. It was fairly easy to tell which individuals put more thought into their responses and which individuals crammed at the last minute. I felt that the best posts had the questions ahead of the answers (as a heading). It was much simpler to look at the top of the individual post rather than scrolling to the top of the page to figure out which questions people were answering. The better posts also had clearly defined paragraphs rather than one, long, continuous post. Again, it was difficult to comprehend which question was being answered.

3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
These posts have made me realize that my view of behavior modification is limited. I think of behavior modification as a very simple construct. When I viewed the posts, however, I realized that it is much more complex than I had originally thought.

4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
I noticed that rule governed behavior was popular for one of the assignments. Individuals seemed to feel that these behaviors were important to our society. I would like to learn the definition of these behaviors and how they apply to the individual and society. I also am interested in learning how to use behavioral assessments and interventions, as well as analyzing behavior that appears on these assessments or in response to interventions. I also want to learn about how to follow through with goal setting. It is easy to make a goal, but completing the goal is difficult. I want to know if intrinsic (self-motivation) or extrinsic (friends, family, etc.) forces are more effective for achieving the desired goal or goals. Is it different from person to person? I feel that some individuals need more of one type of motivation than the other to effectively achieve their goal(s).

1. The posts that I liked the best were the behavioral change projects. I liked that nearly every student had a different behavior they were wanting to change for their project and to read through progressed through each week. Some of the behaviors seemed to be more difficult to change than others but it made it a much better read to see if they did end up succeeding in changing their target behavior. Since this is my second time taking this class it was actually very fun to read about previous students behavioral change projects and how they related to mine and what I went through when changing my target behavior.

2. As with most blogs posts there were several posts that were better than others. Some were a lot more detail oriented and contained more information than others who had just a small paragraph not really talking about much. You could tell the students who completely understood the material and gave a crap about the class versus the students who didn’t seem to grasp all of the concepts as well as those who simply didn’t even try to write a complete post. It was also interesting to notice the language that was used in the posts, with again having already been through this course some of the students were still not using the vocabulary that has been stressed to have been used in class in their posts even into week 10 and beyond. It was easy to find the students who were not getting the material because they would use the incorrect terms to describe what is going on behaviorally.

3. These posts haven’t changed my mind of what behavior modification is because I have learned what it is and how to use it. My idea of our TA’s harsh grading has changed because now after reading so many different posts throughout the different weeks I can empathize and understand what the TA is going through and why they are grading so critically. There are right ways to use the vocabulary and terminology in this course and when students fail to do that correctly their posts do not make sense therefore the TA does not just give them full points because they attempted it which is what I thought the grading was going to be originally. I would grade just as strictly on the content because the assignment is all about the correct usage and not the length or completion.

4. I am interested in learning all of the topics over again because behavior modification is a very interesting class and it has changed slightly from using video clips for topical blogs and instead using more of a research approach to the topical blog similar to that of history and systems which I liked to do. I am most looking forward to doing my second behavioral change project and finding a different behavior to change and having a better outcome because I have already done this project before.

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1)Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I enjoyed reading posts that didn’t drag and weren’t lengthy. They were very too the point in what it was they were writing about. I liked posts where you could tell the writer liked what he or she was writing about. This made it more enjoyable for me to read their posts. I seemed to like the topical posts more than the reading ones.

2)Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Yes. Some posts were better than others because you could tell in their writing that they cared about whatever it was they were explaining and trying to get through to their audience. The writing wasn’t too long yet not too short either. It was straight to the point and very well worded. Some seemed to go on and on and I got lost in what point exactly they were trying to get at and others didn’t provide enough information that they knew what they were talking about. You could tell which ones were interested in what they were discussing.

3)Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
No not really, going into this course I had the idea of behavior modification being somewhat an applied context of operant and classical conditioning. I am looking forward to learning more about behavior modification and trying to get a better understanding of it. I also am looking forward to how we can chose what was interesting to us along this semester throughout our readings.

4)Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning?
-Differential Reinforcement of other behavior
-Environmental shifts to change behavior
-The project on finding a specific behavior of your own to change, I feel like I will take away a lot from that and start to be more aware of other behaviors of mine.

1. Post Preference
I'll be honest most of the posts I stopped reading halfway through, either because they were repeating older comments, or because they did not hold my attention very long. I found my self reading the posts that answered questions in a critical evaluation style, all the way through. Why? Because they were unique. I could feel a real genuine response from these writers. It did not feel like they were writing to get a grade in the class, it felt like they were writing to express a thought.

2. Identifying the best
Regarding the subjective matter of posts, of course some were better than others. I found that the better posts were the ones that were well thought out. It was easy to see a pattern of posts that were 'on the fly' responses. At times I felt like I was reading a Wikipedia page, which can both be a good or bad thing, depending on the dynamic of the questions asked. Some situations called for direct information (like reading activities), others called for an emotional connections along with the direct information (typically the topic blogs). Either way it was the style the writer that I think took the well thought out posts above the others. Why do I feel like this? I respected the well thought out and prepared posts than the ones that left me scrolling back to the top of the page to check what question was next. These posts were not only easy to read and follow, it was also easy to remember. I felt like I was learning the information from theses responses.

3. Changing Ideas
These posts have not changed my idea of Behavior Modification. Not because the posts were poorly written, but because I have not yet formed a complete idea to change. They certainly aided in how I form my opinion. This is because of the plethora of perspectives to look at.

4. Learning Interests
Motivation, I was always the kid asking the question "why" for every little thing that happened. While my parents and teachers would constantly give me answers that I was satisfied with, I would dive deeper and deeper until one day they did not have an answer for my "why" question that I was satisfied with. That question was why do people do the things they do. What's the motivation behind all the different decisions that we make on a day to day setting? Is it the social uprising, or is it based on a formulated idea? These questions do not have a clear answer and that's what keeps me connected. Behavior Modification is intriguing because I constantly wonder how things would be different. Regarding this subject, how much behavior can you modify through motivation?

1) Which posts did you like the best? Why?
I enjoyed reading the posts about changing the environment a child is in instead of telling them “no” all the time. It is a different way of thinking that no one I know uses.
2) Were some posts better than others? Why or why not?
Yes, some gave more detail and were more interesting.
3) Has reading these posts changed your idea of what behavior modification is? Why or why not?
 My first impression of behavior modification was from this class so I can’t compare the two!
4) Based on these posts are there any specific topics you are interested in learning? I want to learn how to change a behavior of mine that I don’t like without giving up after time.