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behaviour 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… … The new mediacal dictionary
behaviour 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… … Universalium
behaviour — /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 … Universalium
modification */*/ — 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 … English dictionary
modification — /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… … Universalium
Behaviour 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… … Wikipedia
Модификация 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… … Медицинские термины
modification — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable, extensive, major ▪ minor, slight ▪ further ▪ important, necessary … Collocations dictionary
behaviour — (BrE) (AmE behavior) noun ADJECTIVE ▪ exemplary, good ▪ He had his jail term cut for good behaviour. ▪ acceptable ▪ normal ▪ … Collocations dictionary
modification — mod|i|fi|ca|tion [ˌmɔdıfıˈkeıʃən US ˌma: ] n 1.) a small change made in something such as a design, plan, or system modification to ▪ We ve made one or two modifications to the original design. ▪ They have used the same process for almost 50… … Dictionary of contemporary English
