Behaviour Modification (CBT, Token Economics, Etc.)

Question 1

Systematic Desensitisation

Answer 1

Type of exposure therapy based on reciprocal inhibition in which aims to remove the fear response of a phobia

Question 2

Reciprocal Inhibition (Define)

Answer 2

A technique in behaviour therapy that aims to replace an undesired response with a desired one by counterconditioning

Question 3

The Process of Reciprocal Inhibition

Answer 3

Client (while relaxed) imagines a hierarchy of stressful situations – if anxiety is felt then they start again. Eventually after a few sessions the client can tolerate the situations, and treatment ends when the client is desensitised.

Question 4

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Define)

Answer 4

A form of talking therapy which can be used to treat people with a wide range of mental problems

Question 5

CBT Overview - What is helps patients with, what it believes? (Think - thoughts, feelings, behaviour)

Answer 5

Helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviours. Believes it’s not the events that upset us but the meanings we give them.

Question 6

CBT and Negative Thoughts - What may they result in, how is this dealt with?

Answer 6

Negative thoughts may result in negative emotions, which may effect behaviour. CBT focuses on learning and practising new skills that can be used in real life situations – coping skills.

Question 7

Token Economics

Answer 7

A form of behaviour modification in which people earn tokens for exhibiting a desired behaviour and can later exchange tokens for privileges or treats

Question 8

Advantages of tokens

Answer 8

• Don’t lose reinforcing value as quickly (e.g., a child may get sick of lollies)
• If token given immediately, the child may stay involved in the activity because they can exchange their tokens for a number of things like food