Modification is associated with transformation or change.
From the Latin modificatĭo , modification is the action and effect of modifying . This verb , whose etymological origin refers us to the Latin modificāre , refers to changing or transforming something , giving a new mode of existence to a material substance or limiting something to a certain state so that it is distinguished from other things.
For example: "The Italian manufacturer reported that the new model of the vehicle will include an important aerodynamic modification" , "The authorities announced a modification to the current regulations on the sale of alcoholic beverages" , "The entry of López through Peralta will be the only modification of the team regarding the last match.”
Legal modification
Within the legal field and law, it is also common to speak of modification to refer to the changes that are introduced in laws, decrees, statutes or regulations of various kinds.
Specifically, it is common to hear about modifications in authorizations, tax obligations, labor regulations or bankruptcy or judicial laws.
changes in the body
Body modification is known as the deliberate change of the body for a reason that is not linked to medicine . These alterations, which may or may not be permanent, are driven by the subject himself or by the social group due to aesthetic, spiritual or cultural issues.
Certain body modifications are very widespread at a social level (such as piercing the earlobe to show off a hoop or earring, circumcision in the Jewish community or tattoos ), while others are still considered marginal ( scarification or a forked tongue ). .
The modification can be carried out on a vehicle.
Behavior modification
In the same way, within the field of psychiatry and psychology it is also common to use the term in question. More precisely, the idea of behavior modification is used, which refers to the entire set of changes that a person experiences in their way of being or behaving. Behind those you can find everything from illnesses to experiences of all kinds.
Specifically, when trying to analyze this modification of an individual's behavior, what experts do is proceed to thoroughly study their behavior during a limited period of time. You also have to know that it can be changed through mechanisms such as reinforcement, both positive and negative.
Precisely in this sense we must highlight the existence of a book entitled “Behavior modification, what it is and how to apply it” . Garry Martin is the author of this work, published in 2007 , which analyzes in depth what the essence of a person's behavior is, how it can be changed and also what results can be achieved by undertaking certain actions.
Other uses of the term
In computing , a modification or mod is a change that is introduced to software to change its original form and improve it. Computer modifications are common in video games to add settings, characters, weapons or game modes.
“The Modification” , finally, is a novel written by the Frenchman Michel Butor and published in 1957 . The story takes place on a train trip between Paris and Rome .