Match the definitions with the appropriate terms.
-The application of conditioning techniques to teach new responses or to reduce or eliminate maladaptive or problematic behaviour.
A)learning
B)behaviourism
C)observational learning
D)conditioning
E)behaviour modification

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Behaviour modification specifically refers to the application of conditioning techniques to modify behavior.

Answer: D
 Conditioning refers to the use of specific techniques, such as classical or operant conditioning, to change behavior.

Answer: E
 Behaviour modification is a specific application of behaviorism that uses conditioning techniques to modify behavior.

Answer: A
 Learning is a broader concept than behaviour modification, but behaviour modification is one specific way in which learning can occur.

Answer: B
 Behaviourism is a broader theoretical perspective on learning and behavior, but it encompasses the use of conditioning techniques for behaviour modification.

Match the Definitions with the Appropriate Terms