Behavior modification techniques aim to manipulate the antecedents and consequences of behavior so that the
likelihood of appropriate behavior is increased and inappropriate behavior is decreased.
Proactive behavior modification, interventions which avoid the utilization of aversive consequences, also
involves teaching new and more appropriate skills (positive programming). The reason for this is the belief that
all behavior is learned. If you are trying to reduce an inappropriate behavior, an appropriate behavior must be
taught as an alternative.