How Does a Positive Behavior Modification Plan Work?
Identifying the Behavior Behavior modification plans can be used for any sort of problem. They are often used for routine issues such as anger management, organization or doing chores and being responsible. Usually, the parent or teacher will discuss the problem behavior with the child. He will wait for a time when things are calm, and talk about appropriate behaviors. If the child is old enough and sophisticated enough to understand, the adult can ask him questions about why a certain behavior is wrong and discuss better alternative behaviors. It is important that the child understands what the problem behavior is and how it needs to be changed. Making the Plan The adult will come up with a system of rewards and punishments. Usually, a behavior modification plan tries to emphasize the positive. With some children, however, a little bit of negative reinforcement is needed as well. Behavior modification plans usually hinge on some sort of concrete reinforcement schedule. A child will ea
