behavior modification

NOUN

behavior therapy

Synonyms

WEAK

aversion therapy behavioral therapy conditioning counseling reinforcement retraining reward system therapy

Example Sentences

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"Understanding precisely how circadian disruption promotes disease progression could lead to behavior modification to reduce cancer risk."

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention worked closely with the L.G.B.T.Q. community to raise awareness about the importance of behavior modification, said Thomas Skinner, a spokesman for the agency.

From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024

“This deal brings access to prescription drug solutions for weight loss to WW’s historical focus on behavior modification model,” wrote UBS analyst Michael Lasser.

From Washington Times • Mar. 7, 2023

Skinner, who suggested four categories for behavior modification: positive reinforcement, positive punishment, negative reinforcement, and negative punishment.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2022

“Organizational skills and behavior modification can be taught — even diet and exercise can be beneficial,” Liang says.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2022