Clinical Psychology: Behavioral Family Therapy

Question 1

Behavioral Family Therapy is based on the principles of ___________, social learning theory, and __________ theory.

Answer 1

• Operant conditioning
• Social exchange

Question 2

Included in this category are: Behavioral ___________ Therapy Behavioral ___________ Training Conjoint _____ Therapy

Answer 2

• Marital
• Parent
• Sex

Question 3

Maladaptive behavior is _________ and __________ by its antecedents and consequences.

Answer 3

• Learned
• Maintained

Question 4

The major goal of Behavioral Family Therapy is to _____ the ____________ (antecedents and consequences) that are maintaining problematic behaviors.

Answer 4

• Alter
• Environmental factors

Question 5

Behavioral Family therapies share several characteristics, including 1) a focus on ____________, 2) ongoing ___________ of behaviors to identify therapy targets and effects, 3) an emphasis on decreasing target behaviors through __________ reinforcement, and 4) a focus on improving __________ and problem-solving skills.

Answer 5

• Observable behaviors
• Assessment
• Contingent
• Communication

Question 6

Stuart’s (1969) __________________ is a form of behavioral marital therapy that combines social exchange theory with the principles of operant conditioning and uses _____________ to increase the number and range of ______________ exchanged by partners.

Answer 6

• Operant Interpersonal Therapy
• Contingency contracts
• Positive reinforcements

Question 7

Functional Family Therapy combines systems theory with elements of _______ theory and ________ therapy and uses behavioral and cognitive strategies to identify the functions of maladaptive behaviors, and replace them with more adaptive ones.

Answer 7

• Learning
• Cognitive