Behavior Therapy Flashcards
What is the goal of assertion training?
To help individuals express their needs and rights confidently and appropriately.
What does BASIC I.D. stand for in multi-modal therapy?
Behavior, Affect, Sensation, Imagery, Cognition, Interpersonal, Drugs/Biology.
What is the primary focus of behavioral assessment?
Observing and measuring behaviors to understand their causes and consequences.
Why is collaborative goal setting important in behavior therapy?
It ensures clients take an active role in their treatment by setting clear, realistic goals.
What are three types of exposure therapy?
In vivo exposure (real-world), imaginal exposure, and flooding (intense exposure).
What does EMDR involve?
Recalling distressing memories while following bilateral stimulation (e.g., guided eye movements).
How does in vivo desensitization work?
Clients confront feared situations gradually and in real life while practicing relaxation techniques.
What makes multi-modal therapy unique?
It integrates multiple behavioral techniques based on a person’s BASIC I.D.
What are the four types of operant conditioning?
Positive reinforcement – Adding rewards.
Negative reinforcement – Removing an unpleasant stimulus.
Positive punishment – Adding an aversive consequence.
Negative punishment – Removing something desirable.
What is relaxation training used for?
To reduce stress and anxiety through techniques like deep breathing and muscle relaxation.
How does role modeling help in behavior therapy?
Clients learn new behaviors by observing and imitating others.
Why is the scientific method important in behavior therapy?
It ensures interventions are evidence-based, measurable, and effective.
Give an example of a self-management strategy.
Self-monitoring, where a person tracks their own behaviors to change habits.
Who developed social learning theory?
Albert Bandura.
What are the three steps of systematic desensitization?
Learn relaxation techniques.
Create a fear hierarchy.
Gradual exposure to fears while staying relaxed.
What is technical eclecticism in therapy?
Combining techniques from different therapeutic models based on client needs.
