The treatment method known as behavior modification is based on the theory of the behavioral theorists Skinner and ____________________
ANS:
Pavlov
Behavior modification is used to eliminate and decrease the frequency of identified negative behaviors. Skinner and Pavlov were leaders in developing this theory.
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