behaviour modification

The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze the behavioral modification approach by addressing it strengths and weaknesses. Firstly, I will introduce the finder the underlying assumptions, and the concepts of the approach. Secondly, I will present some criticisms with respect to its theory and application. Finally, I will defend both the theory and its application and focus on how teachers might benefit from learning such an approach and its application. The techniques in …

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