Office Space
Background: This clip was taken from the movie Office Space. Peter, the main character, works at a software company but finds the work environment very unmotivating. After much deliberation, Peter...
View ArticleBig Bang Theory – Operant Conditioning
Operant Conditioning Background: This clip is from the episode “The Gothowitz Deviation” from the show The Big Bang Theory. Leonard (the one with glasses) and Sheldon (the one with the Green Lantern...
View ArticleDrill Sergeant- Motivation
Clip Set-up: Background: Full Metal Jacket is a film about men who are become Marines and go to fight in the Vietnam War. In this scene, the men are brand new recruits at the Marine training depot on...
View ArticleThe Simpsons- Negative Reinforcement
Background: This clip is from The Simpsons’ episode: “Brush with Greatness.” After Bart and Lisa see an attractive commercial urging them to visit Mount Splashmore, a water park, they force their...
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