FRHD 3150 Study Guide - Final Guide: Systematic Review, Behaviorism, Reciprocal Inhibition

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 3150
• Professor: Michelle Preyde

Document Summary

Behavioural assessment : involves collection + analysis of information and data to: Identify possible causes of the behaviour: guide selection of appropriate behavioural treatment, evaluate treatment outcome. Behaviour assessment + modification as a science : define problem in terms of behaviour that can be measured, objective descriptions of behaviour, demonstrate that behaviour changed as a result of your intervention. Behavioural modification : the techniques applied to modify behaviour, behaviour modification involves the systematic application of learning principles + techniques to assess + improve individuals" covert + overt behaviours to enhance their functioning . Assumptions of behavioural modification : behaviours are learned, behaviours are flexible + can be changed, adaptive behaviours can be learned/strengthened, maladaptive behaviours can be weakened/distinguished. !2: behaviour occurs + can be observed, within a specific context, preceding event, behaviour + subsequent result. Behaviour modification common themes : address (learned) maladaptive behaviours, specific goals or count comes are laid out, focus on present, not past (or future)