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noun Psychology.

the direct changing of unwanted behavior by means of biofeedback or conditioning.

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Origin of behavior modification

First recorded in 1970–75

Words nearby behavior modification

behavioral health, behavioral medicine, behavioral psychophysics, behavioral science, behaviorism, behavior modification, behavior pattern, behavior therapy, behaviour, behavioural contagion, behavioural science

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How to use behavior modification in a sentence

Then my parents were told the only way to save me was to send me away to behavior modification programs.
Traditional school isn’t always the way to go, and I wish my parents had seen that earlier|Kenneth R. Rosen|February 5, 2021|Washington Post
Behavior modification requires strong initiative and discipline on the part of the client.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett
In behavior modification, attempts are made to change behavior through the use of rewards or punishments.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett
Behavior modification and cognitive approaches to behavior change are frequently used in groups.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett

Behavior modification, described in the next chapter, builds on this idea.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett

Scientific definitions for behavior modification

behavior modification

The alteration of human behavior using basic learning techniques such as biofeedback and positive or negative reinforcement (as in rewards and punishments).

Cultural definitions for behavior modification

behavior modification

The changing of a person's reactions to certain situations or stimuli. Behavior therapy, a form of psychotherapy advocated in behaviorism, uses a variety of methods, such as assertiveness training, conditioned response, and hypnosis, to change unsatisfactory or deviant patterns of behavior.

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