What term describes a plan to modify or maintain the desired behavior of a person or group?

• A. Positive behavior support
• B. Behavior management
• C. Classroom management
• D. Ethical principle concerning behavior management

Answer: (B)

A planned, systematic approach to influence how someone behaves is described by behavior management. This term covers creating and implementing specific strategies, supports, and consequences aimed at increasing desired behaviors and decreasing undesired ones, while tracking progress over time. It’s a focused plan for shaping behavior, making it distinct from other concepts.

Positive behavior support is related and often used within behavior management, emphasizing prevention and teaching new skills, but it’s a broader framework rather than the exact term for a single plan. Classroom management deals with the overall organization and routines of the learning environment, not specifically a formal plan to modify behavior. An ethical principle concerning behavior management isn’t a concrete plan at all, but a set of guidelines for how to approach behavior work.