Horse racing. Horse racing has perhaps the most glamorous image of all so-called animal 'sports' (especially when compared to the visually obvious cruelty of rodeos)... Such is the allure of horse racing that major race-meets such as the Melbourne Cup are even 'celebrated' with public holidays.
Behavior modification has been found to be successful in treating disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), disruptive behavior and autism, among other conditions.
Behavior modification. Photo by: soupstock. Definition. Behavior modification is a treatment approach, based on the principles of operant conditioning, that replaces undesirable behaviors with more desirable ones through positive or negative reinforcement . Behavior modification is used to treat a variety of problems in both adults and children.