What are the basic principles of behavior modification?

Behavior modification is based on the idea that good behavior should lead to positive consequences and bad behavior should lead to negative consequences. Behavior modification involves positive punishment, negative punishment, positive reinforcement, and negative reinforcement.

What are the four components of behavior modification?

Behavior modification uses four core components to shape and reinforce behaviors: positive punishment, negative punishment, positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement. Punishment is used to stop negative behaviors.

What are some behavior modification techniques?

Examples of behavior modification which can be used to increase behavior are: praise and approval, modeling, positive programming, shaping, token economy, self-monitoring, and shaping.

How do I make a behavior modification plan?

Your behavior modification plan can include one or more of the following:

1. Attention. Giving a child attention is a positive reinforcer and can be very effective.
2. Praise. Another positive consequence is praise.
3. Rewards. Tangible rewards, such as earning a new toy, also modify behavior.
4. Consequences.

How do you behavior modify yourself?

You can begin a self-modification program by following these basic steps.

1. Establish Realistic Goals.
2. Identify Target Behaviors.
3. Self-Monitor.
4. Create a Plan for Change.
5. Evaluate Your Action Plan.

How do I set up a behavior modification plan?

Your behavior modification plan should include both reinforcers, consequences designed to increase desired behavior, and punishments, consequences that reduce unwanted behavior. The best method is to offer natural consequences or logical consequences based upon the behavior modification your child needs.

What are the five steps in behavior modification?

Prochaska has found that people who have successfully made positive change in their lives go through five specific stages: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

What are the six steps to follow behavior modification?

All six steps are important:

1. Choose a problem behavior to change.
2. Measure the problem behavior by collecting data.
3. Determine the function (purpose) of the problem behavior.
4. Conduct a functional behavior assessment.
5. Create a behavior intervention plan.
6. Teach a new alternative behavior.

What is the first step in behavior modification?

1. Direct Observation. 2. Indirect Observation: involves the results of the behavior and not the behavior directly.