Tag: Behavior

Operant conditioning: to reward or to punish?

by Tarindhi RatnayakeScience and Technology / Science Weekly / TarindhiLeave a Comment on Operant conditioning: to reward or to punish?
Have you ever seen how small infants keep on crying till their mother lifts them up or pays them attention? Have you ever wondered why it happens? Not only humans, animals: especially dogs learn not to do certain tasks if you punish them. This type of ... Read more
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Do elephants really dance to the beat of the drums?

by Danushki SuriyawansaDanushki / Science and Technology / Science WeeklyLeave a Comment on Do elephants really dance to the beat of the drums?
Elephants have always been a treasure to Sri Lanka since ancient days. People of Sri Lanka share an extraordinary relationship with elephants and it spans nearly 2500 years according to the Mahawansa. They have played an important role in the history of Sri ... Read more
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