A behavioral modification tool refers to any method or technique used to change or alter an individual's behavior. It involves the use of various strategies and techniques to encourage desired behaviors or discourage unwanted behaviors.
Related terms
Reinforcement: It is a behavioral modification tool that involves rewarding or strengthening desired behaviors, increasing the likelihood of their recurrence.
Punishment: Another behavioral modification tool, punishment involves applying negative consequences for undesired behaviors in order to decrease their occurrence.
Extinction: This term refers to the gradual disappearance of a previously learned behavior when it is no longer reinforced.