You’ve heard the quote from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “There is nothing permanent except change.” Well then, how can we better understand change within the systems we find ourselves a member? Our systems are environments such as our work places, churches, governments and most importantly…our family. This topic is a question that prompted Kurt Lewin, […]
The Premack Principle a.k.a. Grandma’s Rule
August 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There is a rather simple natural principle that is at the heart of many solutions to our problems. “Grandma’s Rule” is the colloquial name for the formal “Premack Principle.” It connotes a commonsense and practical natural principle…which it is. Simply put, it says that when you pair an activity of low interest and reward with […]