Behaviour Modification

Question 1

Systemic Desensitisation

Answer 1

Aims to overcome phobias (irrational, prolonged fears) and anxiety disorders

Using relaxation skills to react towards and overcome situations in an established hierarchy of fears

Key to systemic desensitisation is gradual exposure

Can be done in vitro (imagining exposure to phobia) or in vivo (actually exposed to phobia)

Question 2

Token Economy

Answer 2

Behavioural modification

Systematic positive reinforcement of target behaviour

Tokens are worthless and can be exchanged for something that is meaningful (tangible reinforcers)

Have to be used as reinforcers so that every time a desired behaviour is performed, a token is given