What behavioral model aims mainly to reduce undesirable behaviors by altering the relationship between the behavior and the environment?

• A. Client-centered model
• B. Behavioral model
• C. Consultant-centered model
• D. Ecological systems model

Answer: (B)

The behavioral model focuses on the idea that behaviors can be modified through changes in the environment and the relationship between the individual and that environment. This model posits that undesirable behaviors can be reduced or eliminated by systematically manipulating environmental factors, reinforcing positive behaviors, and providing consequences for negative behaviors. Techniques such as reinforcement, punishment, and behavior modification strategies are central to this approach.

In the context of behavioral issues, practitioners identify specific behaviors that need to be changed and then create an environment that supports positive alternatives, ensuring that the individual is motivated to adopt desired behaviors while minimizing opportunities for undesired behaviors. This focus on the interaction between behavior and environment is unique to the behavioral model, making it a distinct and effective approach in various settings, including school psychology.