Getting Past Hypothetical Constructs, Explanatory Fictions, and Circular Reasoning for Behavior

What happens when behavior is explained away by statements such as donkeys are stubborn, owls are dumb, it’s the “honeymoon period,” or the animal just entered their “terrible twos” …. well, not much. In other words, behavior resolution often comes to a standstill when we use these mentalistic approaches to interpret behavior. This livestream episode took a deep dive into hypothetical constructs, explanatory fiction, circular reasoning and how they often are used together and interfere with our ability to see behavior clearly. We also looked at some suggestions to help us get past these obstacles and be more data-oriented. We learned it’s more about what we observe than what we presume to be true. --------------- 📚 RECOMMENDED CITATION Barbara Heidenreich. (2023, January 16). Getting Past Hypothetical Constructs, Explanatory Fictions, and Circular Reasoning for Behavior. YOU be the Behavior Consultant. [Video] YouTube. https://youtube.com/live/1IqMXz5ueKs --------------- 👆 SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/BarbaraHeidenreich?sub_confirmation=1 --------------- 🎓 GET YOUR ANIMAL TRAINING CREDENTIALS! Get credentialed by the most comprehensive, in-depth, engaging program designed to foster significant professional growth. https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/credentials/ 🌍 Now accessible in 35+ languages! 💰 Earn income with our affiliate program! --------------- 📧 BE THE FIRST TO KNOW! JOIN MY MAILING LIST https://barbarasffat.activehosted.com/f/20 --------------- 🎥 MOTIVATED FOR MORE? WATCH THESE RELATED VIDEOS! Exploring the Metaphor of “Trust Accounts” in Animal Training https://youtube.com/live/XKGB_8SmnJc Principles vs Procedures. Why you really want to know the difference! https://youtube.com/live/jg-4jg2xV8w --------------- CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 🌍🦒🦏🐅🦍🐢🦜 Explore the fascinating realm of animal behavior and training! This channel is crafted to demystify the intricacies of animal behavior through a comprehensive examination of behavior science. Discover effective applications of behavior science to attain specific training objectives and address behavioral challenges. Against the captivating backdrop of zoo animal training and wildlife conservation, Barbara Heidenreich delves into how this knowledge enhances the welfare of diverse species. Join Barbara and her guests as they unravel the secrets of successful animal training and its profound impact on the world of animal care and conservation. --------------- ABOUT BARBARA HEIDENREICH 🌍🦒🦏🐅🦍🐢🦜 Barbara Heidenreich consults with zoos, universities, veterinary professionals, & conservation projects. She has worked onsite at 90 + facilities in 29 countries, training exotic animals to improve welfare. She also offers the most in-depth and comprehensive virtual learning program available. You can find her complete credentials at https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com --------------- 🤝 CONNECT WITH BARBARA HEIDENREICH 📧 Join my Mailing List https://barbarasffat.activehosted.com/f/20 🔗 Website https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/AnimalTrainingFundamentals Instagram https://www.instagram.com/barbara_heidenreich/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-heidenreich-animaltraining/ --------------- ⚠️ COPYRIGHT, LIABILITY WAIVER AND DISCLAIMERS https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/copyright-liability-waiver-and-disclaimers/ #hypotheticalconstruct #explanatoryfiction #circularresoning #mentalism #mentalistic #criticalthinking #parrottraining #giraffetraining #reptiletraining #birdtraining #guiltyanimals #intelligence #terribletwos #dominance #honeymoonperiod #hormonalanimals#barbaraheidenreich #zooanimaltraining #exoticanimaltraining #zookeeper #zooprofessional #animaltrainingvideo #animaltrainingfundamentals #professionaldevelopment #livestream #podcast, #appliedanimabehavior, #scientificpractitioner, #animalcaregiver, #zooanimalvideos, #animaltrainingvideos, #appliedbehavioranalysis