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Identify a personal behavior that you would like to change. Please note that you will focus on this behavior for each of the projects throughout this course. Discuss the operational definition of this behavior, indicate whether you want to increase or decrease this behavior, explain why you might benefit from modifying this behavior, and discuss any personal or ethical concerns you will need to consider when attempting to change this behavior.

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This solution discusses a behavior that needs to be modified and the benefits and concerns surrounding it.

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Behavior: During presentations, beginning with a "shy" stance for instance saying "um" several times with gaze down.
Purpose of your project assignment: To decrease ...

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