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Praise Specificity Drill

“Praise Specificity Drill” is a short 15-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Professional domain. Replace vague "good job" with specific praise describing: what he did, impact, why it matters. Immediate effect: Person remembers praise. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Replace vague "good job" with specific praise describing: what he did, impact, why it matters.

15 min Intermediate

Goal

Make praise reinforce wanted behavior, not just pass.

Steps

1

Recall someone's achievement this week.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Person remembers praise.

Evidence base

School: Positive Reinforcement

Founders: B.F. Skinner (1953)

Skinner — operant conditioning.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Praise Specificity Drill" take?

This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced solo in a Journaling format.

When will I notice the effect of "Praise Specificity Drill"?

Person remembers praise. In the short term: Wanted behavior repeats.

Is "Praise Specificity Drill" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Positive Reinforcement (B.F. Skinner (1953)). Skinner — operant conditioning.

Is "Praise Specificity Drill" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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