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

“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

He added it appeared their intent was to use the mask for behavior modification.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022

The treatment is behavior modification to unlearn these habits, and sometimes a bite block, a custom-made piece of acrylic worn at night to protect teeth from injury.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2021

She added that she is entirely opposed to "the use of punishment to treat aggression in dogs," and says that "force-free behavior modification" is frequently very successful in treating aggression.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2021