The application of conditioning techniques to teach new responses or to reduce maladaptive behaviour is called:
A) primary reinforcement.
B) behaviour modification.
C) continuous reinforcement.
D) higher-order conditioning.

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Behaviour modification involves the application of conditioning techniques to teach new responses or to reduce maladaptive behaviour. A is incorrect because primary reinforcement refers to a stimulus that is inherently reinforcing, such as food and water. C is incorrect because continuous reinforcement involves reinforcing a behavior every time it occurs, which may not necessarily involve conditioning techniques. D is incorrect because higher-order conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a conditioned stimulus to create a conditioned response, which may not necessarily involve teaching new responses or reducing maladaptive behaviour.

The Application of Conditioning Techniques to Teach New Responses or to Reduce