Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is behavior modification?

technique for stopping unwanted behavior
technique for changing behavior with reward and punishment
technique for manipulating thoughts
technique for understanding the unconscious mind

The correct answer is: technique for changing behavior with reward and punishment

Behavior modification is defined as a technique for changing behavior through the use of reinforcement and punishment. This technique involves identifying and targeting specific behavior and then using either rewards or punishments to encourage or discourage its occurrence. A is not a comprehensive definition like B, as it only mentions stopping unwanted behavior. C is incorrect because it mentions manipulating thoughts, which is not a key component of behavior modification. D is also incorrect because it mentions understanding the unconscious mind, which is not necessarily a focus of behavior modification. In contrast, B provides a clear and accurate description of behavior modification.