Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Behavior Modification

Behavior modification is a therapeutic technique used to assist people in changing their unwanted behaviors by identifying, understanding, and changing the behaviors through rewards or consequences. It is one of the most researched and effective forms of psychotherapy today, and is used to help people with a variety…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 4× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2474-9273 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Behavior modification is a therapeutic technique used to assist people in changing their unwanted behaviors by identifying, understanding, and changing the behaviors through rewards or consequences. It is one of the most researched and effective forms of psychotherapy today, and is used to help people with a variety of mental health issues, especially those related to anxiety and depression. Behavior modification can help people learn how to cope with their emotions in a more healthy and effective manner, as well as help them acquire the skills needed to lead a more successful and productive life. The technique can also be used to help people quit smoking and reduce drinking, as well as modify behaviors associated with other addictions. In addition, behavior modification can be used in the fields of education, parenting and organizational behavior management.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 4 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Oct 2025.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Behavior Therapy And Mental Health (ISSN 2474-9273).

Journal editorial board
Dr. Rabiul Ahasan · Saudi Arabia Shahid Ullah · Australia Roberto Maniglio · Italy

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