- B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist, was the originator of the operant conditioning concept whereby behavior can be molded by positive or negative reinforcement or the the lack of it. The basic behavior modification techniques that involve the fading concept were rooted in Skinner's operant conditioning concept and its overall focus on training the mind. His book, The Behavior of Organisms, was published in 1938 and spells out his theories.
- Fading is a practice that is utilized as a form of behavior modification therapy. It is viewed as being a primary execution that is orchestrated in such a way that allows for it to be slowly taken away, or faded, which would ultimately take the innate desire away, as well. The yearning begins to naturally fade and, thereby, helps the person to rely less on the need while incorporating a new behavior or aptitude. It is based on conditioning whereby a new stimulus is presented and the old stimulus is slowly absolved or faded away. The new positive stimulus overrides the old desire with the successful modification.
- Behavior fading modification techniques have been triumphant it treating hyperactivity disorders, attention-deficit, phobias, overall anxiety issues, bed-wetting and obsessive-compulsive disorders among others.
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