Self-Management

Question 1

Identify the basic elements of self-management.

Answer 1

Occurs when a person engages in bx at one time to control the occurrence of another bx at a later time.
- Involves a CONTROLLING behavior & a CONTROLLED behavior.

Question 2

Identify the various types of antecedent manipulations that can be used in a self-management program.

Answer 2

• Presenting the SD or Cue for the desirable target bx.
• Removing the SD or Cue for competing undesirable bx.
• Arranging an EO for the desirable bx.
• Arranging an AO for the undesirable bx.
• Decreasing/Increasing response effort for bxs.

Question 3

What is Social Support? Example-

Answer 3

When significant others provide a natural context or cues for the occurrence of the target bx or when they provide reinforcing consequences for the occurrence of the target bx. E.g. Scheduling exercise with friends- friends are providing a natural context for reinforcement; getting to spend time with friends also a natural positive reinforcer contingent on exercising.

Question 4

Provide an example of the use of self-instructions in a self-management program. How do you learn self-instructions to use in self-management?

Answer 4

Eg- telling yourself what/how to do something- reciting the bunny ears technique when tying your shoes.

Learning self-instructions-

• Identify the self-statements
• Determine the most appropriate time/place to use them.
• Rehearse in role-play or imagine the situation.
• Plan to use them only after they are well learned.