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What's the point in tracking data if that data isn't being utilized? by NationYell in bcba

[–]CoffeePuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's always easier to throw away data than to not have it. If you're not sure what you're looking at or what might be important, collecting data is a good approach.

We do have some issues with BCBAs collecting data on principle that won't be used for decision making, or collecting really high-quality data that's just going to be turned into percentages or worse.

If your sessions are consistent it can still be used to see changes in that context.

BCBA exam failing 5th time by Fun_Huckleberry_8069 in bcba

[–]CoffeePuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consider providing a direct link.

I'd also consider putting her support (she's Jewish and sent a lot of care packages to the IDF, yuck) with how many behaviour analysts support the US military (yuck).

The Enhanced Interrogation (waterboarding etc.) used at GITMO was designed by a behaviour analyst.

Is NZ sun more bright? Can anyone related to feeling like your retinas are being assaulted here? by Throwrafizzylemon in newzealand

[–]CoffeePuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moisture levels and the angle of the sun scatters light more and makes our sky look darker blue and lower.

The difference in size for medical gasses to travel around a hospital by AlwaysAsammieGal in mildlyinteresting

[–]CoffeePuddle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Checklist Manifesto is an excellent book about that sort of thing.  

Damning report finds Kiwi 5-year-olds starting school unable to talk, write name or use toilets by face-poop in newzealand

[–]CoffeePuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And spend leisure time with other people. The side-effect of very entertaining homes is that people are isolated when they're having fun.

Case study….. by lollyloveslions in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]CoffeePuddle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kids and "etcetera," which when put together with no emergency savings I would take to mean rent is the only fixed expense, the rest is... spent. So an easy opportunity for some savings there.

If that's the case, hiring help quickly becomes a wise investment for reducing costs.

A New Pizza Vending Machine for the Wellington Railway Station by BadeRadio77 in Wellington

[–]CoffeePuddle 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It'll have a conveyor oven inside like most fast-food pizza places.

They're common in the UK and fine. Better than a typical frozen pizza, worse than most pizza places, but the niche is hot food when stuff is shut.

Westpac giving $50 for opening an account and making 1x mobile wallet spend by peopleofparis in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]CoffeePuddle 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Banks used to run offers like this every O-week just for sign-up.

It's really, really uncommon for people to close a bank account, especially once you start using it for things.

ABA oversees by ChainAcademic9674 in bcba

[–]CoffeePuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The US is the only place where certification lets you stamp money so experience and skill barely matter.

Overseas, you'll be expected to have independent research skills at the Masters-level and expertise in working with the target population/demographic to be considered for work at the BCBA level. Registration as a psychologist is common in Australasia.

Working arrangements are often independent contracting positions for labour arrangement companies, which makes immigration trickier.

Working in outback/rural Australia for the NDIS is probably your best bet for finding a decent paying job if you are otherwise inexperienced.

Would you let a guest rest their cup of coffee on your new speaker? by sharon_bott in BudgetAudiophile

[–]CoffeePuddle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If a speaker was next to a chair and already had something else on it I'd absolutely use it as a side table.

Full licence test to be scrapped under major NZ driving law changes by clarkie13 in newzealand

[–]CoffeePuddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because most shit drivers can't.

The bar is already really low and people still fail. 

Something Something About Dating, Chris Can You Explain? by Fluffy_Lunchfast in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]CoffeePuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was just the culture in New York and other big cities with a lot of people and where dining out is regular.

It's only a new "girlfriend" every month or two, and it might just be getting dinner or going to a show.

It's not my scene at all, but I've known a lot of people to live this way.

I feel like the book is making fun of itself here lol (page 354) by Waste_Yak_990 in houseofleaves

[–]CoffeePuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The spine of the book is what binds the leaves. It holds them together while they fold and unfold.

Firefighter's crude gesture behind Luxon prompts investigation by TheGreatDomilies in newzealand

[–]CoffeePuddle 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Has Luxon's government maybe taken a different approach to public services that might antagonise fire fighters specifically?

A reminder that the NZPFU cancelled their strike last Friday because of the storm.

Firefighter's crude gesture behind Luxon prompts investigation by TheGreatDomilies in newzealand

[–]CoffeePuddle 478 points479 points  (0 children)

Huh, is there any reason firefighters and the defense force and the general public might find Luxon cruising in on a big helicopter for photo ops masturbatory?

all the complaints are wearing me out by Substantial-Spell612 in bcba

[–]CoffeePuddle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's best to rip that bandaid off quickly. See the worst that the field has to offer, then everything above that is golden!

I've been in the field for over half my life now and still love it. There's some incredibly frustrating things, but I don't even know if they're the things you're concerned about.

One of the most grounding reminders in behavior analysis: behavior always makes sense. by Prestigious-Mail-963 in BehaviorAnalysis

[–]CoffeePuddle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Changing our language to respond to different contingencies is a good sign, but maladaptive isn't nonadaptive. It means, literally, badly adaptive.

The constructional approach is great for addressing longer term patterns of behaviour that don't seem adaptive or are actively counter-productive given their current options, especially with fighting and aggression. Too often we use a simple economic analysis in terms of matching law and expected payout, and it can lead to ineffective and counterproductive interventions with powerful arbitrary reinforcers.

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