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.
The belief behind behavior modification is that all behaviors can be observed and measured, and used as targets for change. As a result of those consequences (positive or negative), a person can learn, shape or eliminate certain behaviors. Antecedent. An antecedent comes prior to the (un)desired behavior.