Behavior Therapy Flashcards
What is the primary focus of behavior therapy?
Observable behavior and the influence of learning and the environment on behavior.
How does behavior therapy view human behavior?
As learned and changeable through conditioning and reinforcement.
What is the aim of behavior therapy?
To modify maladaptive behaviors and replace them with more constructive patterns.
What are the two main types of conditioning in behavior therapy?
Classical conditioning and operant conditioning.
What is classical conditioning?
A learning process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a response due to pairing with another stimulus.
What is operant conditioning?
A learning process where behaviors are shaped by their consequences, such as reinforcement or punishment.
What is social learning theory?
A theory that emphasizes learning through observation and modeling of others.
What is systematic desensitization?
A technique where clients gradually face a feared stimulus while practicing relaxation to reduce anxiety.
What is exposure therapy?
A method that involves direct confrontation with feared stimuli to extinguish the fear response.
How is reinforcement used in behavior therapy?
Positive reinforcement increases desired behaviors by providing rewards, while negative reinforcement removes aversive stimuli.
What is behavior modeling?
Learning new behaviors by observing and imitating others.
What is the purpose of self-monitoring in behavior therapy?
To increase client awareness of their own behavior patterns and triggers.
What are token economies?
A system where clients earn tokens for desired behaviors, which can be exchanged for rewards.
How does behavior therapy view the individual?
As capable of learning new behaviors and unlearning maladaptive ones through environmental interactions.
What is the role of the environment in behavior therapy?
The environment plays a significant role in shaping and maintaining behaviors
How does behavior therapy approach problems?
By focusing on specific behaviors and the factors maintaining them, rather than exploring underlying causes.
What is the main goal of behavior therapy?
To eliminate maladaptive behaviors and develop healthier ones.
How does behavior therapy promote self-management?
By teaching clients to monitor their behavior, set goals, and apply reinforcement or punishment to achieve desired outcomes.
What role does collaboration play in behavior therapy?
Clients and therapists work together to identify problems, set goals, and design interventions.
What are some contributions of behavior therapy?
It is evidence-based, focuses on measurable outcomes, and offers practical solutions for a wide range of issues.
What are the main critiques of behavior therapy?
It may overlook emotional and cognitive aspects of behavior and can be too focused on symptoms rather than underlying causes.
How has behavior therapy influenced modern practice?
It has significantly shaped evidence-based practices and integrated well with cognitive approaches, such as in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
