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behavior modification

be·hav·ior mod·i·fi·ca·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bih-heyv-yer mod-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
    • /bɪˈheɪv yər ˌmɒd ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bih-heyv-yer mod-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
    • /bɪˈheɪv yər ˌmɒd ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of behavior modification words

  • noun behavior modification a technique that seeks to modify animal and human behavior through application of the principles of conditioning, in which rewards and reinforcements, or punishments, are used to establish desired habits, or patterns of behavior 3
  • noun behavior modification the direct changing of unwanted behavior by means of biofeedback or conditioning. 1
  • noun behavior modification changing habits through therapy 1

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Origin of behavior modification

First appearance:

before 1970
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1970-75

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Parts of speech for Behavior modification

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behavior modification popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for behavior modification

noun behavior modification

  • reinforcement — the act of reinforcing.
  • therapy — the treatment of disease or disorders, as by some remedial, rehabilitating, or curative process: speech therapy.
  • aversion therapy — a method of suppressing an undesirable habit, such as excessive smoking, by causing the subject to associate an unpleasant effect, such as an electric shock or nausea, with the habit
  • conditioning — the learning process by which the behaviour of an organism becomes dependent on an event occurring in its environment
  • counseling — Counseling is advice which a therapist or other expert gives to someone about a particular problem.

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