Question 1

what is fading in behavior modification?

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As it sounds: Fading is slowly diminishing an old behavior while introducing a new stimulus as a replacement. An example might be cutting back on cigarettes, one less per day, while adding walks when the urge to smoke hits.

Question 2

what behavior modification techniques are there?

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Stages of Change: Professionals use behaviorism to modify human behaviors as part of a learning or treatment process. Simpler behavior modification techniques involve setting realistic goals, creating plans, and implementing them. Given a good plan, people succeed if they are able to stay in the action phase long enough. Success is continued through a maintenance/monitoring phase. See the "stages of change" chart.

Question 3

how effective is trevose behavior modification program?

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Not effective: There are many other behavioral approaches to psychiatric symptomatology involving behavior modification such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, rapid eye movement therapy, etc.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: behavior modification?

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A Type of Therapy: Behavior modification, a type of psychotherapy is the use of demonstrated behavior change techniques to increase or decrease the frequency of behaviors, such as altering an individual's behaviors and reactions to stimuli through positive and negative reinforcement of adaptive behavior and/or the reduction of behavior through its extinction, punishment and/or satiation. Source wikipedia.

Question 5

behavior modification theory suggests that we can change behavior. how?

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Reward The Positive: Behavior modification theory is based on a  simple idea: reward positive and ignore negative behavior. Often used in parenting children. An example: 2 children are playing side-by-side sharing their toys are verbally praised and 5 minutes is added to their play time, a third child refuses to share and is placed in a brief time-out effectively ignoring the negative behavior. Consistency is the key.

Question 6

is there a behavior modification technique that gives a child confidence?

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Yes: Confidence is not automatic.  It stems from practice.  So, the "behavior modification technique, " might be to reinforce practice behavior.  If a child pursues something new and begins developing skills related to the pursuit he or she will develop confidence related to the pursuit and related tasks. If the child lacks confidence in interpersonal interactions, increased targeted practice helps.

Question 7

are systematic desensitization and behavior modification related?

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Yes: Desensitization is a technique used for behavior modification. It is highly effective with fears ; phobias.

Question 8

what are some good examples of behavior modification to change snacking ?

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Snack on protein: Hi ahedeston - snacking on protein such as nuts, lowfat cheese, even a chicken breast will keep your blood sugar stable, give you energy and allow you to think clearly. High carbohydrate snacks cause a blood sugar spike followed by an energy crash, leading one to eat more. Stay away from sugar drinks, add water since mild dehydration may feel like yawning & fatigue. Good luck!

Question 9

what are good behavior modification techniques for people who want to lose weight?

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Many, here are few..: 1. Stress management. Relaxation techniques; breathing; coping strategies can help minimize stress eating
2. Contingency management: use of rewards for specific actions such as increasing walking time or reducing consumption
3. Cognitive restructuring. Modifying unrealistic goals and inaccurate expectations to realistic options.

Question 10

what's behavior modification therapy?

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Targets specific: Behaviors using well established learning principles such as positive & negative reinforcement, shaping, exposure, extinction and infrequently, punishment.  Usually specific behaviors are targeted such as head banging, tantrums, refusal to participate, etc.  These principles are often used in weight loss, cigarette cessation, and shyness training programs.  Requires lots of expertise to do well!

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