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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > behavioral control > behavioral therapy > behavior modification
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... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > behavioral therapy > behavior modification
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > clinical psychology > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > behavioral therapy > behavior modification
social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > clinical psychology > behavior modification
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > behavioral control > behavior modification
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > educational psychology > theories of educational psychology > behavior modification
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > educational psychology > theories of educational psychology > behavior modification

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behavior modification  

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  • Behavior modification is a technique used for altering an individual's behavior and is based on the principles of learning theory. Using this technique, a behavior can be modified with respect to its frequency, duration, or intensity. [Source: Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology; Behavior Modification]

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