lists the 7 guidelines for applying reinforcement to helpchildren develop specific behaviors. These guidelines can also beapplied to adult behaviors. List the 7 guidelines Now think about abehavior modification you would like to see in your child yourspouse a friend an employee or anyone else you believe you canhave an effect on. The example in the book is about the desiredbehavior of a child cleaning his room. Then create a plan usingthe 7 guidelines. Number each. For example #1 is be specific.So I will start by writing: 1. When my teenager uses the last itemin the refrigerator (such as finishing the orange juice) I wanther to write it down on the grocery list.