The document discusses behavior modification techniques for children, largely based on B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning, which leverages reinforcements to influence behavior. It highlights two primary strategies: penalties for undesirable actions and rewards for positive behaviors, emphasizing the effectiveness of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) over traditional punishment for long-term change. The document also suggests methods for implementing positive interventions, such as establishing clear rules and tracking progress.

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Various psychological techniques are used to bring about positive behavioral changes in
children. Celebrated psychologist BF Skinner introduced the concept of operant
conditioning, according to which behavior can be influenced through absence and About Me
presence of reinforcements. Best Behavior Modification Techniques are derived from
skinners concept of operant conditioning. This technique has been used to treat Wattson Stefen
attention-deficit/hyperactivity order (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD),
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anxiety disorders and many others psychological ailments. This method has been
successfully used by parents to control, manage and alter their child’s tendencies. This
psychological method is based on the idea that the recurrence of an action is based on
the consequence of that action. Two main behavioral modification strategies are -
*Penalty and Punishment
In a situation where a child exhibits undesirable conduct; he/she is penalized or
punished, to discourage it’s the re-occurrence of that.
*Reward or Reinforcement
A Child’s Desirable action is rewarded to encourage the repetition of the action
Positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) was used two decades ago to on
special children to encourage specific desirable tendencies. It was used instead of
aversive intervention. Since then it has been increasingly and effectively put to use to
mould children’s conduct in different contexts, it has been successfully used in schools
for class room management and discipline. Punishments or negative reinforcements only
bring about short term attitude change for a longer lasting change PBIS has proved more
useful. Listed below are some ways of positive intervention.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1. <!--[endif]-->Have a definite set of rules and regulations
that focus on changing the undesirable habit.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2. <!--[endif]-->Target the most undesirable habit and work on
that. It’s alright to sometimes ignore mild inappropriate conduct.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3. <!--[endif]-->To prevent inappropriate Ensure that they
know that negative conduct will have consequences
<!--[if !supportLists]-->4. <!--[endif]-->Use charts, report cards or picture cards to
keep a track of kid’s progress. Seeing these gives the child sense of
achievement
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