Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A behavioral intervention refers to a therapeutic approach that focuses on modifying or changing observable behaviors through techniques such as conditioning, reinforcement, and exposure therapy.
Classical conditioning is a type of learning where an individual forms associations between two stimuli, leading to the automatic response of one stimulus being triggered by the other.
Exposure therapy is a form of behavioral intervention in which individuals gradually face their fears or phobias in a controlled setting, aiming to reduce anxiety and increase tolerance.