Chapter 2

Question 1

List four behaviours of children with autism that have been modified using behaviour modification

Answer 1

Social and play behaviours, eliminate self-stimulatory behaviours, and develop language skills

Question 2

List four behaviours in the area of self-management of personal problems that have been modified by behaviour modification techniques

Answer 2

Saving money, exercising, engaging in good study habits, and controlling gambling

Question 3

What is health psychology?

Answer 3

Health psychology - considers how psychological factors can influence or cause illness, and how people can be encouraged to practice healthy behaviour so as to prevent health problems

Question 4

List five areas of application within health psychology

Answer 4

Direct treatment of medical problems
Establishing treatment compliance
Promotion of healthy living
Management of caregivers
Stress management

Question 5

Define behavioural community psychology

Answer 5

Applications to socially significant problems in unstructured community settings where the behaviour of individuals is not considered deviant in the traditional sense

Question 6

Define organizational behaviour management (OBM)

Answer 6

The application of behavioural principles and methods to the study and control of individual or group behaviour within organizational settings

Question 7

Define behavioural sport psychology

Answer 7

The use of behaviour analysis principles and techniques to enhance the performance and satisfaction of athletes and others associated with sports