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Behaviorism
The New Skinner Box: Web and Mobile Analytics

Frederick J Muench Ph.D. on March 18, 2014

While it is no secret to anyone that web-engineers will do anything keep you on their site, few individuals are aware that the methods they use to do so have their foundations in the classic operant conditioning experiments conducted by BF Skinner.

While it is no secret to anyone that web-engineers will do anything keep you on their site, few individuals are aware that the methods they use to do so have their foundations in the classic operant conditioning experiments conducted by BF Skinner.

Mobiles Unmentionables
Fear
Does Your Phone Know More About You Than Your Therapist?

Frederick J Muench Ph.D. on February 7, 2013

Forty years of research indicates that individuals are more likely to disclose information relating to mental health concerns during computer interviews than face-to-face interviews. More recent evidence suggests individuals may disclose even more sensitive information to their mobile phone. How can we use this knowledge to improve our relationships and well-being?

Forty years of research indicates that individuals are more likely to disclose information relating to mental health concerns during computer interviews than face-to-face interviews. More recent evidence suggests individuals may disclose even more sensitive information to their mobile phone. How can we use this knowledge to improve our relationships and well-being?

Health
Technology and Mental Health: Using Technology to Improve Our Lives.

Frederick J Muench Ph.D. on April 8, 2010

It appears that the popular health media has forgotten that widely available technologies can improve peoples' lives-rather than just turn us into socially avoidant impulsive sexters.

It appears that the popular health media has forgotten that widely available technologies can improve peoples' lives-rather than just turn us into socially avoidant impulsive sexters.