Regulating Behavior

Question 4 • RYLE25 - PSYCHOLOGY - FULL CREDIT

What is the relationship between self-regulation and behavior modification?

Answer

Self-regulation is the process that enables individuals to accomplish behavior modification goals.

Self-regulation is an internal form of behavior modification, which is generally external.

Self-regulation is about understanding the self, while behavior modification is about changing others.

Self-regulation is a responsibility, while behavior modification is a optional luxury.

Explanation

Self-regulation means monitoring and managing your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. These skills help a person follow through on plans to change a behavior, so self-regulation supports accomplishing behavior modification goals. Choice A states this relationship; behavior modification does not necessarily mean changing other people.

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