Talk:Behavior modification

Review request
Hi, would you mind reviewing my edits for behavior modification on my wiki page? Cgchapman (talk) 00:37, 25 April 2013 (UTC)
 * Hi Christina, I guess you mean User:Cgchapman/sandbox? The first paragraph is fine, but the part starting with "A classic program of behavior modification was developed at Emery Air Freight," is not quite. It is not very interesting to read about the problems at this company. What would be much more relevant is the question if this approach really works. To find out, what you need is a review, someone who has read several studies about the use of positive reinforcement in organizations. Also, you need to change the title of the section, because a section called Behavior modification in an article called Behavior modification is not such a good idea. With friendly regards,  Lova Falk     talk   07:35, 7 May 2013 (UTC)

Okay, thank you for your input. I will make the changes. Cgchapman (talk) 16:10, 10 May 2013 (UTC)

removing POV tag with no active discussion per Template:POV
I've removed an old neutrality tag from this page that appears to have no active discussion per the instructions at Template:POV:
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Since there's no evidence of ongoing discussion, I'm removing the tag for now. If discussion is continuing and I've failed to see it, however, please feel free to restore the template and continue to address the issues. Thanks to everybody working on this one! -- Khazar2 (talk) 00:37, 18 July 2013 (UTC)

Reductionism? Philosophy?
The last sentence is more than a non sequitur, it supports an ideological position and uses the dreaded "some" without citing anybody. Being reductionist is not negative from a scientific perspective. The implication that all one has to do is say "it is criticized for being reductionist" and not say why is unacceptable. Who says that? Why do they say that? If BM works, who cares if it is reductionist? I ask the writer what his or her reaction would be to someone wrote "it is criticized by some for not being reductionist"? This article is not about philosophy. And, by the way, behaviorism is not a philosophy is is an experimental approach. Is cognitive psychology a philosophy? Please omit this biased and non-sensical conclusion that detracts from the credibility of this article.Robotczar (talk) 22:50, 6 January 2015 (UTC)
 * On viewing the ABA page, i now think this page should be eliminated and "behavior modification" should take one to the Applied Behavior Analysis page.Robotczar (talk) 22:53, 6 January 2015 (UTC)

The last part of the criticism section says "several people say". Which people? Needs a citation.Robotczar (talk) 16:58, 2 March 2015 (UTC)

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Wiki Education assignment: Psychology Capstone
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Past vs. Present Tense
I have put this article back in the present tense, reverting "behavior modification was" to "behavior modification is" in the introduction. Although it is a venerable set of techniques in psychology, it is still around and quite commonly used. Note also that the journal Behavior Modification is still in print, as is the main textbook in the field, Martin and Pear's book, which was updated in 2019, I believe. There are still university classes being offered that are called "Behavior Modification." Applied Behavior Analysis is certainly the contemporary focus, but the general term of Behavior Modification is still useful and not quite ready for retirement. Thanks. -- Jcbutler (talk) 16:56, 16 October 2023 (UTC)