by Roger Abrantes | Mar 1, 2017 | Academic Paper
In the behavioral sciences, there is some confusion about the meaning of the terms signal and cue (as with so many other terms) and some authors use it interchangeably. To make it even more difficult, communication theory also uses the same terms with slightly...
by Roger Abrantes | Feb 22, 2017 | Academic Paper
In the following, I will present four definitions of aggression and dominance; and will analyze them determining whether and why they are good or bad definitions. A Question of Definition and Convention Behavior is tricky to study because it is highly dynamic...
by Roger Abrantes | Feb 13, 2017 | Academic Paper
Introduction: the problem The main difficulty in some learning processes is to reinforce the right behavior at the right time, which bad teachers, bad parents, and bad trainers do not master (bad means inefficient, and it is not a moral judgment). If you ask, “should...
by Roger Abrantes | Jan 13, 2017 | Science Article
In 1926, there were no wolves remaining in Yellowstone, the species’ former native home. Between 1977 and the re-introduction in 1995, we have reliable reports of wolves being seen throughout the park. Most of them were either lone wolves or pairs, probably only...
by Roger Abrantes | May 18, 2015 | Science Article
Wouldn’t it be nice if we all gave expecting nothing in return? What a beautiful world we would have. At one time or another, most of us have embraced such thoughts. But is it possible at all? Is it possible for all of us to become givers—no takers at all? An...