No point in reinforcing bad behavior by giving her attention for it.

Some studies found that teachers were more likely to reinforce dependent behavior in females.

Images in popular culture reinforce such noncommittal behavior, many people believe.

With youngsters any attention - negative or positive - reinforces behavior.

Important tasks or points are repeated over time to help reinforce certain behaviors.

However, the latter is a distinct psychological science of reinforcing behavior.

When dealing with whining, stay calm and reinforce good behavior.

The idea is that by reinforcing 'correct' behaviors, students will make them into habits.

Further, many experts believe that government social programs have reinforced negative behavior by allowing poor people to depend on welfare instead of working.

"The second you pick up Harry's clothing off the floor, you're reinforcing bad behavior," he explained.