Behaviour Modification Flashcards
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Systemic Desensitisation
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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)
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Token Economy
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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