behavioral, cognitive, group therapy Flashcards
therapy that applies leaning principles to the elimination of unwanted behaviors
behavior therapy
used to evoke new responses to stimuli that trigger unwanted responses
counterconditioning
behavioral techniques that treat anxieties by exposing people to things they fear or avoid
exposure therapy
type of exposure therapy that associates a relaxed state with gradually increasing anxiety-inducing stimuli
systematic desensitization
technique to release tension as more high-stress-inducing stimuli is introduced
progressive relaxation
counterconditioning technique that treats anxiety through creative electronic simulations where people can safely face their fears
virtual reality exposure therapy
type of counterconditioning that associates an unpleasant state with an unwanted behavior
aversive conditioning
operant conditioning procedure in which people earn a token for exhibiting a desired behavior and can exchange tokens for privileges or treats
token economy
teaches people new and more adaptive ways of thinking; based on the assumption that thoughts intervene between events and emotional reactions
cognitive therapy
confrontational cognitive therapy that vigorously challenges people’s illogical self-defeating attributes and assumptions
rational-emotive behavior therapy [REBT]
trains to practice more positive approaches in everyday settings;
combines cognitive therapy with behavior therapy
cognitive-behavioral therapy
therapy conduced with groups instead of individuals, providing benefits from group interaction
group therapy
therapy that treats people in the context of their family system;
views an individual’s unwanted behaviors as influenced by or directed at other family members
family therapy
