Which of these statements about behaviour modification is FALSE?
A)Behaviour modification's behaviourist approach has lost favour among academics and practitioners.
B)Behaviour modification programs are sometimes viewed as a form of gambling.
C)Behaviour modification reinforcers tend to become too strong over time.
D)Behaviour modification focuses on behaviour rather than human thoughts.
E)Behaviour modification programs must run infrequently and only for short durations.

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Behaviour modification aims to reinforce desired behaviours and weaken undesired ones. Over time, the effectiveness of the reinforcer may decrease, which is why the use of different types of reinforcers is important. However, the statement suggests that the reinforcers tend to become too strong over time, which is false.

Which of These Statements About Behaviour Modification Is FALSE