behavior modification

bɪˈheɪvjər ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

Definition of behavior modification - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

psychology

TECH.

use of techniques to change behavior

TECH.

Behavior modification is often used in therapy to address anxiety..
Behavior modification can help in managing ADHD symptoms.
Schools often use behavior modification to improve student conduct.

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Expressions with behavior

on one's best behavior

adv.

acting very polite and well-mannered in a situation

During the interview, she was on her best behavior.

ape someone's behavior

imitate someone's actions or mannerisms

He tried to ape his brother's behavior to fit in.

code of behavior

set of rules for acceptable conduct

The company has a strict code of behavior for employees.

model behavior

exemplary conduct that others should follow

Her model behavior in class earned her a special award.

behavior change

alteration in how a person or group usually acts or responds

The therapy program led to noticeable behavior change in several students.

disorderly behavior

chaotic actions lacking organization

The meeting descended into disorderly behavior with everyone talking at once.

Expressions with modification

body modification

cultural or personal body alteration practices

Some tribes use body modification as a rite of passage.

genetic modification

deliberate change of an organism's genetic structure

Genetic modification has improved crop yields significantly.

behaviour modification

planned use of techniques to change how a person or animal acts

The therapist used behaviour modification to reduce the child's aggressive outbursts.

modification date

recorded day when a file or document was last changed

Check the modification date to see when the report was last updated.

Terms with behavior modification included in their meaning

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operant

adj.

behavior

relating to the modification of behavior by its consequences

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French:modification du comportement, ...
German:Verhaltensänderung, ...
Italian:modificazione del comportamento, ...
Spanish:modificación del comportamiento, ...
Portuguese:alteração de comportamento, ...
Chinese:行为改变, ...
Japanese:行動修正, ...
Arabic:تَعْدِيل السُلُوك, ...
Hebrew:שִׁינּוּי הִתְנַהֲגוּת, ...
Russian:изменение поведения, ...
Ukrainian:зміна поведінки, ...
Hindi:व्यवहार संशोधन, ...
Bengali:আচরণ সংশোধন, ...
Catalan:modificació de conducta, ...
Czech:modifikace chování, ...
Danish:adfærdsmodifikation, ...
Dutch:gedragsverandering, ...
Greek:τροποποίηση συμπεριφοράς, ...
Hungarian:viselkedésmódosítás, ...
Khmer:ការកែប្រែអាកប្បកិរិយា, ...
Korean:행동 수정, ...
Persian:اصلاح رفتار, ...
Polish:zmiana zachowania, ...
Portuguese (BR):alteração de comportamento, ...
Romanian:schimbarea comportamentului, ...
Swedish:beteendeförändring, ...
Thai:การปรับพฤติกรรม, ...
Turkish:davranış değişikliği, ...
Vietnamese:điều chỉnh hành vi, ...

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