Define behavior modification and give an example

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer will include the following key points:
• Behavior modification is a formal technique or program.
• The goal of behavior modification is to increase desired behaviors and decrease unwanted behaviors.
• Examples can include any formalized effort to increase desired behaviors and decrease unwanted ones.
• For example, a token economy program could be used to modify children's behaviors.

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