Behavior modification is behavior manipulation in disguise. Discuss.?

Answer 1

Behavior modification could be self control, while manipulation is usually from the outside. For instance, if I stop snacking (for whatever reason), that's behavior modification.

If someone tries to convince me not to snack, or hides my snacks, or puts vinegar on my snacks, or rewards me for not snaking, that may be behavior manipulation.

So it's not the same thing. It's internal verse external.

Answer 2

Everything involves perception including this. I taught elem school, raised 2 kids and trained many pets, so I should ask you, how did your parents raise you ? How did you learn to stop at a red light ? and why do you ? Is that behavior modification or manipulation. Children should never ever be manipulated because it is a skill they learn easily and are much better at it than adults and will use it back on you.And not only that, children are to be unfolded, not molded.