Behavior Therapies

Definition

Behavior therapies refer to therapeutic approaches that focus on changing and modifying behaviors through various techniques and interventions.

Related terms

Operant Conditioning:

This term refers to a type of learning where behaviors are strengthened or weakened by the consequences they receive.

Reinforcement:

Reinforcement is the process of increasing the likelihood of a specific behavior occurring again by providing rewards or consequences.

Punishment:

Punishment involves applying an aversive consequence to decrease the occurrence of a particular behavior.