Horse racing. Horse racing has perhaps the most glamorous image of all so-called animal 'sports' (especially when compared to the visually obvious cruelty of rodeos)... Such is the allure of horse racing that major race-meets such as the Melbourne Cup are even 'celebrated' with public holidays.
Behavior modification has been found to be successful in treating disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), disruptive behavior and autism, among other conditions.
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).