The answer to the blank space given is understanding current behaviors is vital to changing them.
The term <em>self-regulation</em> that is used in the question refers to a person’s ability to manage his or her emotions in a way that is appropriate with the situation that he or she faces.
<em>Behavior modification </em>is defined as a psychological approach in changing unwanted behaviors with more desirable ones through principles of operant conditioning, namely, positive and negative reinforcement.
