Behavioral Medicine Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Contingency Management
A behavioral intervention that provides tangible rewards for achieving specific behavioral goals or treatment milestones.
Behavioral Baseline
The initial measurement of target behavior frequency, duration, or intensity before intervention begins.
Biofeedback
A technique that teaches patients to control physiological processes by providing real-time feedback about bodily functi...
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
A structured program that uses mindfulness meditation to reduce stress and improve health outcomes.
Multiple Baseline Design
A research methodology that introduces interventions sequentially across different behaviors, participants, or settings.