It is derived from the Latin (roman) word Sol which means The St â¦ ar at the center referring to the known universe at the time which was The sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. So, Sol can be found all around you.
Behavior modification is the application of experimentally established principles of behavior to problems of behavior. Currently, it draws most heavily from studies, not theories, in the areas of learning and motivation, although behavior modification is not restricted to these areas.
Before we delve into the different approaches of behavior modification, letâs look at some key terms to avoid confusion: 1  Antecedent. An antecedent comes prior to the (un)desired behavior. 2  Consequence. Consequences usually indicate something bad, but in this context consequences can be good or bad. These occur after the behavior occurs and can change as well. These are also referred to as reinforcers (to strengthen behavior) or punishments (to weaken behavior).