History of Behavior Modification

Modern day Behavior Modification is a product of years of research.
Behavior Modification is defined as the use of rewards or punishments to reduce or eliminate problematic behavior, or to teach an individual new responses to environmental stimuli.
The goal of a behavior modification program is to change and adjust behavior that is inappropriate or undesirable.
Two main tools used in behavior modification are positive and negative reinforcement.
Behavior modification can be traced to lab research as far back as the 1800's and 1900's. …