Monthly Archives: February 2021

Casinos Control Much More Than You Think, By Kenneth Freundlich, Ph.D.

Almost half of the U.S. adult population plans to visit a casino and gamble at some point in the next year. Las Vegas casinos alone average over 50 million visitors per year. Still, most gamblers lose money, so how do the casinos entice people to play games designed to take their money? Casino operators employ…

The Answer To Less Screen Time Is In The Kitchen, By Jayne Schachter, Ph.D.

Parents often complain about how much time their kids spend on video games, social media, and screens in general. When they ask me what to do about the issue, my knee-jerk response is to discuss the use of behavioral interventions. This can include an establishment of schedules with time limits, positive reinforcement plans, and behavioral…