Chapter 1 + 2

Question 1

What is behaviour modification

Answer 1

The application of learning principles and techniques to assess and improve individuals

Question 2

What are Overt behaviours?

Answer 2

Behaviours that are observable, not private, anyone can discern them

Question 3

What are Covert behaviours?

Answer 3

Private behaviours, not for general consumption

Question 4

What are the four dimensions of behaviour?

Answer 4

Duration (How long something has been going on for)

Frequency (How often it happens)

Intensity (How hard or gentle it is)

Deficit + Excess
(Deficits in behaviour are too little or non-existent. Excess in behaviours occur too often.)

Question 5

What is applied behavioural analysis?

Answer 5

A scientific approach to understanding behaviour

Question 6

What is behaviour therapy?

Answer 6

Typically is behaviour modification carried out on dysfunctional behaviour in a clinical setting

Question 7

What is behavioural analysis?

Answer 7

Refers to the scientific study of laws that govern the behaviour of human beings and other animals