behaviour modification
1behaviour modification — the use of the methods of behaviourist psychology (see behaviourism) especially operant conditioning to alter people s behaviour. Behaviour modification has wider applications than behaviour therapy, since it is also used in situations in which… …
2behaviour modification — the use of the methods of behaviourist psychology (see behaviourism) – especially operant conditioning – to alter people s behaviour. Behaviour modification has wider applications than behaviour therapy, since it is also used in situations in… …
3behaviour therapy — or behaviour modification Application of experimentally derived principles of learning to the treatment of psychological disorders and the control of behaviour. The concept, which has its roots in the work of Edward L. Thorndike, was popularized… …
4behaviour — /bi hayv yeuhr/, n. Chiefly Brit. behavior. Usage. See or1. * * * (as used in expressions) aggressive behaviour avoidance behaviour behaviour genetics behaviour therapy behaviour modification chaotic behaviour …
5modification */*/ — UK [ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] noun Word forms modification : singular modification plural modifications formal 1) [countable/uncountable] a small change to something, especially to a machine, system, or plan The new proposals need …
6modification — /mod euh fi kay sheuhn/, n. 1. an act or instance of modifying. 2. the state of being modified; partial alteration. 3. a modified form; variety. 4. Biol. a change in a living organism acquired from its own activity or environment and not… …
7Behaviour therapy — is a form of psychotherapy used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, and other forms of psychopathology. Its philosophical roots can be found in the school of behaviorism, which states that psychological matters can be studied… …
8Модификация Поведения (Behaviour Modification) — использование методов поведенческой психологии (см. Бихевиоризм) особенно оперантного кондиционирования для изменения поведения людей. Модификация поведения имеет более широкое применение по сравнению с поведенческой терапией, так как она может… …
9modification — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable, extensive, major ▪ minor, slight ▪ further ▪ important, necessary …
10behaviour — (BrE) (AmE behavior) noun ADJECTIVE ▪ exemplary, good ▪ He had his jail term cut for good behaviour. ▪ acceptable ▪ normal ▪ …
