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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
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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).
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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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