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Praise Specificity Drill

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. 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.

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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 app.

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