Chaprer 2-unit 1 Flashcards
Lost four behaviours with autism that have been modified using behaviour modification.
- Social behaviours
- Language skills
- Play behaviours
- Elimination of self-stimulatory behaviours
List four behaviours in the area of self management of personal problems that have been modified by behaviour modification techniques.
- Saving money
- Increasing excessive behaviour
- Improving study habits
- Controlling gambling
What is health psychology ?
Health psychology is the study of how psychological factors can influence it cause illness and how people can be encouraged to practice healthy behaviour in order to prevent health problems.
List five areas of application within health psychology.
- Direct treatment of medical problems such as headaches
- Establishing t earnest compliance such as taking medications as prescribed
- Promoting healthy living such as eating a well/ balanced meals and getting adequate exercise
- Improving the management f caregivers vets such as the behaviour of nurses and other medical personnel who provide services
- Teaching use of behavioural strategies for coping with others stress
Define behavioural community psychology.
Applications to socially significant problems in unstructured community settings where the behaviour of individuals is not considered deviant in the traditional sense.
Define organizational behaviour management. (OBM)
Organizational behaviour management is the application of behavioural principles and methods to the study and control of individual or group behaviour within organizational settings.
Define behavioural sport psychology.
Behavioural sport psychology has been designed as the use of behaviour analysis principles and techniques to enhance the performance and satisfaction of athletes and others associated with sports.