” Behaviour modification is a technique where in environmental events are arranged so as to produce a specific change in the observable behaviour” – ( Ul manna&Krasner, 1965 O’ Leary & O’ Leary, 1977 )
” When the methods of behavioural science and its experimental findings are systematically applied with the intent of alternating behaviour, the technique is called behaviour modification “ -(sulzer & Mayer , 1972)
From the above definitions, It is clear That the behaviour modification is a Scientific technique, which incorporates structured, pre-planned attempts at modifying Obsorvable behaviours, Primarily by alternating the events in the environment.
Tips of problem Behaviour/Maladaptive Behaviour
- Violent and destructive behaviour – Teauring of books, breaking objects etc..
- temper tantrums – rolling on the floor , screeming, crying etc..
- Misbehaviour with others – grabping objects from others, spitting on others
- Self injurious behavioure- banging head,Scretching self pulling own hair , Self pulling own hair, biting self etc… Repetifive behaviours – smiling ,lausing or talking of self without reason, collecting rubbish
- Over activity- Does not sit at one place for requires time
- Reballious behaviors -refusing to obey commands,doing opposite of what is requsted
- antisocial behaviour -stealing ,cheating in games, telling lies etc…
- Fears – fear of places parons , animals or objects.