pg 537-548 Flashcards
another term for behavior therapy
behavior modification
groups that provide social support and an opportunity for sharing ideas about dealing with common problems
self-help support groups
any form of psychotherapy based on the principles of behavioral learning
behavior therapy
a behavioral therapy technique in which anxiety is extinguished by exposing the patient to an anxiety-provoking stimulus
systematic desensitization
a form of desensitization therapy in which the patient directly confronts the anxiety-provoking stimulus
exposure therapy
as a classical conditioning procedure, presenting individuals with an attractive stimulus paired with unpleasant stimulation in order to condition revulsion
aversion therapy
an operant conditioning approach to changing behavior by altering the consequences, especially rewards and punishments, of behavior
contingency management
an operant technique applied to groups involving distribution of “tokens” or other indicators of reinforcement contingent on desired behaviors
token economy
a social-learning technique in which a therapist demonstrates and encourages a client to imitate a desired behavior
participant modeling
a newer form of psychotherapy that combines the techniques of cognitive therapy with those of behavior therapy
cognitive-behavioral therapy
Albert Ellis’s brand of cognitive therapy, based on the idea that irrational thoughts and behaviors are the cause of mental disorders
rational-emotive behavior therapy
a person who gives the speaker feedback in such forms as nodding, paraphrasing, maintaining an expression that shows interest, and asking questions for clarification
active listener