Behavior modification is based on the assumption that _________ is more important than its ___________.
A)a work outcome,ethical grounding
B)psychological causes,associated behavior
C)behavior,psychological causes
D)reinforcement,opposite extinction

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Behavior modification is a therapy based on the principles of operant conditioning, which holds that behavior is often learned through rewards and punishments, rather than through internal psychological processes. Therefore, behavior (the observable actions of an individual) is more important than its psychological causes, which are often difficult to identify and modify directly. The goal of behavior modification is to increase desirable behaviors and decrease undesirable behaviors through the use of positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction.

Behavior Modification Is Based on the Assumption That _________ Is