How to use behavior modification techniques: strengthening, erasing, and token economy in the social welfare field

If you receive the task "Apply behavior modification techniques to cases" in a social work skills or behavioral therapy class, it is easy to confuse the actual order even if you know the name of the theory. This article summarizes representative techniques based on the principles of activism and the order in which they are used in the field.

What is behavior modification? Formation of two conditions underlying

The classical conditioning of Pavlov is the principle that stimuli and reactions are united, just as the sound of a bell and its prey together produce saliva. Skinner's manipulative conditioning is the principle that the result that follows an action changes the likelihood that the action will reappear. The two principles can be seen more in the classical conditional formation and Skinner's operative conditional formation documents.

This principle is used in child counseling programs, developmental disability support services, school mapping, as well as the design of points and rewards for corporate performance rewards schemes and apps. It also touches on service planning in that what you reward, when, is the key to changing behavior.

Representative technique summary

• Static reinforcement: Giving good things behind good behaviors. When I do my homework, I give them compliments and stickers.
• Amulet reinforcement: Get rid of anything you don't like after good behavior. When I finish organizing, I'll waive the remaining cleaning time.
• Scavenging: Cut off rewards that used to sustain problem behaviors. For example, not responding to an attention-seeking swipe.
• Token economy: Give tokens for each target action, and have them exchange the collected tokens for the desired reward.
• Conduct agreement: A documented commitment of targeted actions and rewards with the other party.

발표 시간은 정해진 시간보다 조금 짧게 맞춰 두는 게 안전하더라고요. 슬라이드 글자는 크게, 짧게 쓰는 걸 한번 챙겨보면 좋을 것 같아요.

Sequence applied in the field

1. Set Goal Behaviors: Instead of being “nice,” be observable, like “20 minutes sitting in class.”
2. Measure your baseline: Record how well you behave in the days leading up to the intervention.
3. Technique selection and intervention: Work with the subject's age and contextual reinforcement.
4. Re-measurement and evaluation: Check the change against the baseline, if it doesn't work, adjust the reinforcement or method.

Costs and sustainability should also be considered when selecting reinforced materials. Even if you use material rewards at first, you have to gradually move to social reinforcement such as praise and activities, so it is easy to maintain your behavior even after the rewards are over.

Ethical precautions

Behavior modification should be done within the scope of protecting the consent and dignity of the subject. Punishment or deprivation-oriented interventions can hurt relationships and have side effects, so be cautious. In addition, the cause of problem behavior may be in the environment, so we should also look at the family and school environment, rather than just trying to change the behavior.

Applying Cases in Assignments

Introduce the Case Define the → Objective Define the Behavior → Apply the → Baseline Techniques and Reasons → Expected Results and Assessment Plan In this assignment, the course of action is revealed. Refer to Bandura Social Learning Theory to cover observational learning as well. The six-page campus-style Behavioral Theory Theorem, which summarizes Pavlov and Skinner's theories and compiles behavior modification techniques in social welfare practice, can help you connect theory and practice to those who prepare human behavior for social environment or social welfare practice tasks.

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