Behavior modification is based on the principles of behaviorist B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning. This means that, in essence, Skinner found that reinforced behavior tends to be repeated and behavior that isn't reinforced tends to phase out.
Interventions or ways to decrease this behavior include reinforcement of alternative behaviors, reinforcement of incompatible behaviors, use of schedules to engage children, providing communication systems, decreasing academic demands, and providing replacement behaviors.
Some behavior modification techniques are-
- Positive reinforcement.
- Negative reinforcement.
- Punishment.
- Flooding.
- Systematic desensitization.
- Aversion therapy.
Behavior Modification Therapy
Within therapy, therapists using behavior modification therapy focus on specific goals with clients, which is changing certain maladaptive or undesirable behaviors in specific situations. During a first session, the therapist would listen to the client's concerns to see what the client needs or wants to change; this could be a phobia, overeating, a problem with focus and productivity, etc. The client and therapist would identify the specific problem to be solved and then figure out what steps are necessary to change the behavior gradually. The therapist and client develop a treatment plan.
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