Looking at Behaviour
Simply stated, behaviours are actions or conditions that can be observed. The majority of human behaviours are desirable and necessary for individuals or groups to function productively and safely.
These desirable behaviours will typically continue to occur because they are strengthened by the outcome of the behaviour itself. For example, a person looks at you, smiles, then says “Good morning”. You then respond by smiling back and returning the greeting. Because of your response, that person is more likely to greet you in a similar fashion the next time.
However, when undesirable behaviours occur they too may continue depending upon the response. Generally, the reaction to a given problem behaviour will strongly determine if that problem behaviour can be modified to something more desirable, or if the condition becomes an even bigger challenge for everyone involved.
These desirable behaviours will typically continue to occur because they are strengthened by the outcome of the behaviour itself. For example, a person looks at you, smiles, then says “Good morning”. You then respond by smiling back and returning the greeting. Because of your response, that person is more likely to greet you in a similar fashion the next time.
However, when undesirable behaviours occur they too may continue depending upon the response. Generally, the reaction to a given problem behaviour will strongly determine if that problem behaviour can be modified to something more desirable, or if the condition becomes an even bigger challenge for everyone involved.
Behavioural Resources Australia
Behavioural Resources Australia is a boutique consulting practice dedicated to helping people and organisations respond to problem behaviour situations in a way that is straightforward, effective, and focused on desirable results. By providing a range of speciality services in specific environments, Behavioural Resources Australia works in partnership with clients to promote safe change and effective decision making that respects the rights and independence of individuals, balanced with the client's requirements.
Dan Petro is a Behaviour Analyst and director of Behavioural Resources Australia Pty Ltd where he utilises his extensive professional history of developing custom behaviour management and intervention programs including providing the implementation training.
For over 25 years, Dan has provided professional services in two distinct settings: education/family support, and the public safety/emergency services sector. This offers him a unique scope of experience to apply to each specific client situation.
Originally from California, Dan's clients have included families, school districts and education departments, human service organisations, and public safety/emergency services agencies. His academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioural Science, and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology.
Please review this site to see how Behavioural Resources Australia can assist with you or your organisation's specific needs.
Dan Petro is a Behaviour Analyst and director of Behavioural Resources Australia Pty Ltd where he utilises his extensive professional history of developing custom behaviour management and intervention programs including providing the implementation training.
For over 25 years, Dan has provided professional services in two distinct settings: education/family support, and the public safety/emergency services sector. This offers him a unique scope of experience to apply to each specific client situation.
Originally from California, Dan's clients have included families, school districts and education departments, human service organisations, and public safety/emergency services agencies. His academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioural Science, and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology.
Please review this site to see how Behavioural Resources Australia can assist with you or your organisation's specific needs.
