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Cognitive behavioral therapy - Correct Answer-specifically refers to treatments that
change cognitions (such as thoughts and beliefs) that are influencing psychological
problems.
Four defining themes that are at the core of behavior therapy: - Correct Answer-
Scientific, active, present focused and learning focused
Define in vivo therapy - Correct Answer-In vivo therapy is used to designate therapy
procedures that are implemented in the clients natural environment.
Can be implemented in one of three ways
-Therapist can work directly with client in natural environment
-Therapist can train people in the clients life to assist in the treatment by administering
reinforcers
-Clients can serve as their own change agents by carrying out therapy procedures on
their own with therapist instruction and monitoring.
what four characteristics of behavior therapy distinguish it from other forms of
psychotherapy? - Correct Answer-individualized therapy, stepwise progression,
treatment packages and brevity.
True or False--The relationship between therapist and client is considered a necessary
and sufficient condition for successful treatment - Correct Answer-False
Collaboration between the therapist and client is a hallmark of behavior therapy
How old is behavior therapy? - Correct Answer-Approximately 60 years old
Who was the founder of behaviorism? - Correct Answer-Watson
Define overt behavior - Correct Answer-Actions that other people can directly see or
hear. In a sense they are public behaviors
Define covert behavior - Correct Answer-Private behaviors, things we do that others
cannot directly observe
What are the four types of behaviors that are assessed and treated in behavior therapy
(modes of behavior) - Correct Answer-overt actions, cognitions, emotions and
physiological responses
, Define trait - Correct Answer-Traits are personality characteristics that we attribute to
others and ourselves such as friendly, smart, interesting and honest.
Traits are inferred from behaviors. They are theoretical constructs that do not actually
exist but are convenient ways of describing people
Define behavioral descriptions - Correct Answer-Precise descriptions that go into detail
and promote individuality
Provide detailed information needed to design a treatment plan tailored to each clients
unique problem.
How do trait and behavioral descriptions differ? - Correct Answer-Descriptions that
concern what people do refer to behaviors; descriptions that concern what people are or
characteristics that they possess refer to traits.
Define antecedent - Correct Answer-Events that occur or are present before the person
performs the behavior
For example feeling tired is an antecedent for sleeping
Define consequence - Correct Answer-Events that occur after as a result of a behavior.
For example feeling reseted the next day is a consequence of sleeping.
What is the ABC model? - Correct Answer-The ABC model describes the temporal
sequences of antecedents, behavior and consequences.
Define maintaining conditions - Correct Answer-The specific antecedents and
consequences that cause an individual to perform a behavior
Only a relatively small number of antecedents and consequences maintain (influence or
cause) a behavior, and we refer to these as maintaining antecedents and maintaining
consequences.
What are the two categories of maintaining antecedents? - Correct Answer-
Prerequisites and stimulus control
Both can occur naturally or be introduced intentionally to change a behavior
Prerequisites - Correct Answer-To engage in a behavior you must have requisite
knowledge, skills and resources.
Stimulus control - Correct Answer-Stimulus control introduces antecedents to initiate
target behavior. Prompts or setting events that set the stage for behaviors to occur.
What are the two types of stimulus control? - Correct Answer-prompts and setting
events
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