Sentences with phrase «for predictable behavior»

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Primarily, however, it is the television industry itself that has been driven by attempts to develop theories and practices which would bring about certain predictable kinds of behavior — to get people to buy a particular brand, to prefer one product over another, to vote for a particular candidate, and so on.

«Though participants in our study didn't experience significant weight loss, that doesn't mean that all incentive programs are ineffective, only that we need to move to more creative designs that might better leverage predictable barriers to behavior change,» said David Asch, MD, MBA, a professor of Medicine and Health Care Management and director of the Penn Center for Health Care Innovation.

«The prey are numerous and reliable,» Patterson says, «and their behavior is so predictable — they always dart out of the sands — that they make this hunting behavior worthwhile for the dolphins.»

Breeding coyotes have the highest mortality because they are easiest for wolves to find and kill, since their behavior is more predictable and they live in territories.

When fish are searching for food in groups, their behavior changes in predictable ways: They clump together near the interesting stimulus and dart around, altering their body position relative to the water current.

The researchers then restricted QRIO's behavior to a more predictable, nonresponsive dance routine for 15 sessions, and children's interest declined.

Around the fourth or fifth episode of Schitt's Creek, the family's behavior starts to become a smidge less predictable: David decides to sell his pricey wardrobe; Alexis finds herself attracted to a bearded environmentalist; Johnny and Moira display genuine affection for each other.

There are many reasons why we should avoid collective punishment, but the most important is that if we want students to learn how to take responsibility for their behavior, they need somewhat predictable outcomes for their choices.

High standards for student achievement and positive behavior, taught in a safe, predictable and supportive environment, combined with enriching experiences through the arts and marine - based activities provides for our students a firm foundation for lifelong success in learning and growth for youth ages 5 - 18.

As much as that sounds like predictable rock - diva behavior, it actually was a clever test: The band needed a way to know that every venue manager was reading the requirements for its very complex and potentially dangerous concert setups.

Conventional storyline expectations might lead Cadillac to be the novel's emblem of savagery, but in fact her behavior is often more predictable and pacific than, for instance, Jim's.

A predictable feeding schedule is also very important for housebreaking and improving / preventing behavior issues such as separation anxiety.

Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other - dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some breeds are easier than others)

Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors and outdoors Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive High drives and excellent mental focus Athletic, excellent conformation, and excellent endurance Able to take, and learn from, a correction High initiative Low fearfulness Submissive to Dominant: depends upon the nature of the work Low other - dog aggression is preferred, but not always a requirement Quiet: unless barking is needed for the work If used for protection, will follow through and bite with intention, if not used for protection, then little to no aggression in most circumstances Easily Housetrained

This can also be an option for dogs that guard only certain items and the guarding behavior is very predictable.

They occasionally exhibit self - willed behaviors, but are for the most part predictable, humorous and affectionate four - legged pals.

SIRIUS emphasized the importance of teaching bite inhibition, early socialization, temperament training, and — simple solutions for common and predictable behavior problems, as well as basic household manners.

For our companion animals this means not just meeting their basic needs for health, nutrition and safety, but also providing low - stress and predictable social interactions, play, outlets for other natural behaviors, and sensory - stimulating opportunitiFor our companion animals this means not just meeting their basic needs for health, nutrition and safety, but also providing low - stress and predictable social interactions, play, outlets for other natural behaviors, and sensory - stimulating opportunitifor health, nutrition and safety, but also providing low - stress and predictable social interactions, play, outlets for other natural behaviors, and sensory - stimulating opportunitifor other natural behaviors, and sensory - stimulating opportunities.

Once the behavior becomes predictable, the trainer then uses positive reinforcement methods to put the behavior on «cue» (so, for example, the animal associates the word «touch» with touching a target).

Without a doubt, simple and predictable behavior problems are the number one terminal illness for domestic dogs.

This short, make - or - break period pretty much determines whether your puppy will develop into a well - mannered and good - natured companion that will bring joy to your life for many years to come, or whether your puppy will develop numerous, predictable behavior problems and grow up to be fearful and unfriendly.

With our understanding of this critical period of puppy development we know that socialization, which for our purposes means a positive encounter and or exposure to a wide variety of people, other animals, sounds, surfaces and situations and; prevention, a game plan that includes specific exercises to help prevent known, predictable, dog behaviors from becoming problematic are our top priorities.

However, with proper behavior modification and management, the situations that used to be really stressful for you and your dog should become easier, more predictable and feel routine.

I do believe, though, that with most dogs if you are usually fair and predictable and use positive methods, they do forgive the occasional lapse on our part, in much the same way we might forgive a friend for shouting at us one day when that behavior is out of character.

A standard behavior chain of Detect, Recall to handler, and Alert may be more reliable, predictable and humane for the dogs... as well as for the snakes currently used in shock snake - breaking.

On the other hand, advocates for purebreds believe that purebreds are a safer option, because they are predictable in their health and behavior.

Single human interactions are noise in the system, when accounting for collective behavior it becomes more predictable.

Although this index is based on the limited number of years (1997 - 2010) for which daily snow cover data exists, the high correlation between the SAI and the DJF AO suggests that the wintertime AO is indeed predictable, rather than a by - product of the stochastic behavior of internal atmospheric dynamics.

• Assisting bus drivers in the instruction of students and concerning bus safety and loading and unloading • Maintaining regular and predictable attendance • Monitoring students with special needs • Ensuring onboard behavior maintenance to prevent distraction for the driver • Preparing documentation including incident reports and record required by the school district

For her, my behavior has become predictable.