Behavioual Flashcards
Main assumption of behavioural approach
Abnormality is learnt like normal behaviour
3 behavioural explanations
Operant conditioning
classical conditioning
Social learning theory
Explanation of classical conditioning
Learnt abnormality through association
What is operant conditioning?
Abnormality learnt through positive reinforcement
Explanation of social learning theory?
Learn abnormality through observation and imitation
Two strengths of the behavioural approach
Evidence to support MINEKA 1984
Explanations are scientific
Two weaknesses of behavioural approach
Evidence which contradicts explanations ( Menzie and Clarke )
Reductionist
Treatment for behavioural
Systematic desensitisation joesph wolpe
Three stages of SD
1 - fear heirarchy created
2 - deep muscle relaxation
3 - gradually introduced to phobia
Two strengths of SD.
Evidence to shoe effectiveness ( capafons et al 1998)
Little effort compared to other therapies
Two weakeness Of SD
Ethical issues
Treats symptoms not disorder