Behavior Therapy

Question 1

antecedents

Answer 1

What happens before the behavior (i.e., situational factors, prompts, cues,
individuals present, time of day).

Question 2

responses

Answer 2

The problem behaviors themselves

Question 3

consequences

Answer 3

What happens after the behavior (i.e., reinforcements and punishments).

Question 4

What questions should you ask the parents?

Answer 4

What happens before and after the problem behavior? Also, what happens when the behavior doesn’t happen?

Question 5

contingency contracting

Answer 5

step 1: set up goals
step 2: obtain reward menu from child
step 3: figure out the exchange rate

Question 6

what are some techniques that can be used in social skills training

Answer 6

-assigning homework: observing what peers talk about
-therapist models verbal/nonverbal behavior and personal space
-teach socially practical greetings, questions, sharing common experiences
-role-play; provide feedback