Behavior Modification Terms

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element

interjection an exclamation or remark, typically abrupt or impassioned

• Please refrain from making that unnecessary noise, cut it out.
• Hey, stop bothering me, cut it out.
• Dude, quit being so annoying, cut it out.
• Your constant complaining is like a broken record, cut it out.

verb to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; to prevent or try to prevent someone from doing something

• It is important for teachers to discourage cheating in schools.
• My parents always discourage me from staying out too late.
• I always try to discourage my friends from making bad decisions.
• The storm clouds seemed to discourage any hope of a sunny day.

noun the action or process of reinforcing or strengthening something

adjective serving to reinforce or strengthen

• The use of positive reinforcement is a common strategy in behavior modification.
• Giving rewards for good behavior is a form of reinforcement that parents often use.
• I gotta give myself some reinforcement to get through this tough day.
• His smile was like a reinforcement of my decision to pursue my dreams.

noun the act of accustoming or the state of being accustomed

• Accustomation to new workplace protocols is important for seamless integration.
• It takes some time for accustomation to the new neighborhood, but you'll love it here.
• I'm still in the process of getting used to it, you know, the whole accustomation thing.
• Accustomation to change can be challenging, but it is necessary for personal growth.

verb to make someone or something familiar with something through repeated exposure or practice

• Accustoming oneself to a new work environment can take time and effort.
• I'm slowly accustoming to the new schedule at work.
• She's finally getting the hang of accustoming to the fast-paced lifestyle.
• Accustoming your mind to positive thinking can lead to a happier life.