Many people who seek out services from psychotherapists or counselors have “behavior modification” included as part of their treatment. This could involve a behavioral plan for children (to help ...

Operant conditioning is a theory that explains how behaviors are influenced by their consequences or results. It’s often used today to help people adopt new behaviors or change old habits. If you’ve ...

Contingent: depending on something else that might or might not happen; likely, but not certain to happen (e.g., plans to go to the beach are contingent on the weather) (From Merriam-Webster) Positive ...

Behavior modification programs focus on changing an individual’s environment in ways that increase the likelihood that certain behaviors will occur. Therapists and counselors could be looking to ...