Psychology A-Level
Behaviour modification
What Behaviour modification means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Behaviour modification
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Uses token economies based on operant conditioning, rewarding desirable behaviours with privileges to rehabilitate offenders.
Topics that use Behaviour modification
- Forensic Psychology (AQA A-Level)
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