PSYB45H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Applied Behavior Analysis, Classical Conditioning, Behaviorism
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Overt behaviours: are visible to others, can be easily observed and recorded by others. Covert behaviours: private, internal, cannot be easily observed by others (eg feelings and thoughts) In behaviour modification approach, it is important to be precise when describing behaviours and behavioural problems. Focus on the behaviours themselves, not labelling the person as the problem. Behavioural deficits: too little of a particular type of behaviour. Behavioural excesses: too much of a particular type of behaviour. Treatment procedures and techniques focus on ways of altering an individual"s current environment to promote better functioning. Focus on various factors (including the individual"s own behaviours) that are contributing to current problematic behaviour. Behavioural modification methods and rationales can be described precisely. Techniques of behaviour modification are often applied by people in their everyday lives. Multitude of self-help books focused on behaviour modification techniques. Behaviour modification techniques stem from basic and applied research in the science of learning.
