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What Is Behavior Modification

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Frequently Asked Questions About Behavior Modification

By Eileen Bailey Health Expert

What is Behavior Modification?

  

Behavior Modification is a term used to describe a program that is set up to increase the frequency of acceptable behaviors and decrease the frequency of unacceptable behaviors.  It is normally used with a reward and consequence structure.  Positive feedback and rewards are given on an immediate basis for "good" behavior.  

 

Behavior modification is based on the premise that all individuals want to please others and feel good about themselves. 

  

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