Methods Of Modifying Behaviour - SIT Flashcards
What does SIT stand for?
Stress inoculation training
What are the 3 steps of SIT?
Conceptualisation
Skills acquisition (and rehearsal)
Application (and follow through)
What does SIT try to improve?
The way an individual thinks and reacts to a stressor
Explain conceptualisation (1st step of SIT)
Relationship established with therapist , client is quizzed on current coping strategies and then they break down the problem into steps
Explain skill acquisition (and rehearsal) (step 2 of SIT)
Clients are helped to acquire and consolidate those they already have , removing any barriers which may affect their use , they then practice them in a clinical setting
Explain application (and follow through) (step 3)
The client will practice the coping skills in increasingly demanding environments, they are taught to see relapses as learning opportunities rather than problems
What are the two evaluation points for social implications?
Stress in society
Impact on the economy
What are the two evaluation points for ethical implications of SIT?
Risk of harm
Using SIT in the military
What are two evaulation points for effectivness of SIT?
Studies into effectiveness
Determining which part is effective
Which research supports SIT’s effectivness?
Studys show that first year Law students had far lower stress and anxiety levels after completing 4 weekly sessions of SIT each lasting 90 minutes
What part of SIT is the most effective?
Research isolated the 3 components and found that individualy, they had no effect on helping levels of anxiety , meaning that all three steps are vital
How does SIT help elevate stresses impact on the economy?
Research found that clients who were given stress managment training (similar to SIT) reported less sick days off work
Why is SIT so important in modern society?
Researchers claim that we need methods to help us deal with stress now more than ever , as the amount of stressors in our lives are only increasing
Why does SIT have a risk for psychological harm?
Clients may have to be subjected to a high level of stress when they rehearse situations - but this will allow them to overcome the issue in comparision to therapies such as drugs
How has SIT been used in the military?
Research shows that SIT which is slightly adapted for Military context helps personnel deal with acute stress on the battlefield
