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Definitions

behavior modification

NOUN

behavior therapy

Synonyms

WEAK

aversion therapy behavioral therapy conditioning counseling reinforcement retraining reward system therapy

Example Sentences

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"Understanding precisely how circadian disruption promotes disease progression could lead to behavior modification to reduce cancer risk."

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention worked closely with the L.G.B.T.Q. community to raise awareness about the importance of behavior modification, said Thomas Skinner, a spokesman for the agency.

From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024

“This deal brings access to prescription drug solutions for weight loss to WW’s historical focus on behavior modification model,” wrote UBS analyst Michael Lasser.

From Washington Times • Mar. 7, 2023

He added it appeared their intent was to use the mask for behavior modification.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022

Advertising — which is essentially a behavior modification tool designed to get us to buy more and more products — has helped spread consumerism across the world.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2021