
Dr. ALKA KARLA'S BLOG
Behavior Modification using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
An ABA practitioner observes behavior in the natural environment (classroom, home, public places etc.), to identify why the behavior occurs (known as antecedent) and what happens after the behavior (known as consequence). They also analyze what are the environmental factors that are responsible for a behavior to occur OR prevent certain behaviors from occurring. A consequence is the result that happens after the behavior. If the behavior is a desired behavior a reinforcer is introduced as a consequence for the behavior to reoccur. The key for effective intervention is to identify problem behaviors which need to be changed and which reinforers are acting for reoccurrence of behavior. ...
In the era of COVID-19, we are all facing mixed emotions. Some of us are stressed and anxious whilst others are helpless and have lost hope due to the situations around them. The pressing question is what can be done and how one can be trained to be better off in the long run. While … Continue reading "" ...
How to stay happy in this stress time
We are in the middle of tremendous stress and the COVID-19 situation has visibly changed our lives. Yet, there are cases of positivity, success and recovery blooming all around us. As the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed proclaimed that ‘we will win’ in a tweet this morning, … Continue reading "How to stay happy in this stress time" ...
First Aid For Emotional Well-being
In today’s world we all are mainly concerned about our physical well-being and we assure that we actually address it at top priority. For instance a back pain or a toothache will be addressed immediately. However, in this process our emotional well-being takes a backseat. Things that worries you or has probably disturbed does keep … Continue reading "First Aid For Emotional Well-being " ...
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