Which of the following is the best definition of behavior modification?

A) practical application of operant conditioning to improve behavior
B) practical application of classical conditioning to improve behavior
C) practical application of negative punishment to improve behavior
D) practical application of negative reinforcement to improve behavior

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the idea that behavior is influenced by its consequences.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit similar responses.

Negative Punishment

Decreasing a behavior by removing a desirable stimulus after the behavior occurs.