Child Behavior Modification and Control
Child Behavior Modification and Control
Definition of Behavior Modification A type of behavioral therapy in which the principles of Operant Conditioning (reinforcement, punishments, etc.) are used to eliminate some type of unwanted, maladaptive, behavior.
Some History on Behavior Modification Techniques
Behavior modification techniques derive from psychological treatment approaches based on the tenants of operant conditioning proposed by B.F. Skinner. The theories of operant conditioning state that behavior can be shaped by reinforcement or lack of it. Skinner introduced operant conditioning to the general public in his 1938 book, The Behavior of Organisms. As a treatment technique, behavior modification is used to address many problems in both adults and children. Behavior modification has been successfully used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, enuresis (bed-wetting), separation anxiety disorder, and others. By applying elements of these techniques, parents can work with their children to replace undesirable or inappropriate behaviors with more desirable ones.
The Benefits of Applying Behavior Modification for Children upside
Properly applied, behavior modification strategies can result in: * Fairly rapid behavior change. * More appropriate behaviors and fewer inappropriate behaviors. * Greater clarity of understanding between you and your children. * More objective evaluation of your children. (Less negative labeling of them.) * Less stress and conflict in your household.
The Dangers of Applying Behavior Modification for Children * Here 's where you can go wrong with this approach: * Used too heavily or too rigidly the approach can have significant negative impact on your relationship. * If you don 't do your homework in advance of applying behavior modification techniques, you could unintentionally reinforce
Definition of Behavior Modification A type of behavioral therapy in which the principles of Operant Conditioning (reinforcement, punishments, etc.) are used to eliminate some type of unwanted, maladaptive, behavior.
Some History on Behavior Modification Techniques
Behavior modification techniques derive from psychological treatment approaches based on the tenants of operant conditioning proposed by B.F. Skinner. The theories of operant conditioning state that behavior can be shaped by reinforcement or lack of it. Skinner introduced operant conditioning to the general public in his 1938 book, The Behavior of Organisms. As a treatment technique, behavior modification is used to address many problems in both adults and children. Behavior modification has been successfully used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, enuresis (bed-wetting), separation anxiety disorder, and others. By applying elements of these techniques, parents can work with their children to replace undesirable or inappropriate behaviors with more desirable ones.
The Benefits of Applying Behavior Modification for Children upside
Properly applied, behavior modification strategies can result in: * Fairly rapid behavior change. * More appropriate behaviors and fewer inappropriate behaviors. * Greater clarity of understanding between you and your children. * More objective evaluation of your children. (Less negative labeling of them.) * Less stress and conflict in your household.
The Dangers of Applying Behavior Modification for Children * Here 's where you can go wrong with this approach: * Used too heavily or too rigidly the approach can have significant negative impact on your relationship. * If you don 't do your homework in advance of applying behavior modification techniques, you could unintentionally reinforce
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