PSYB45H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 20: Applied Behavior Analysis, Mental Disorder, Dsm-5
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A successful behaviour modification program typically involves 4 phases during which the target behaviour is identified, defined, and recorded: screening or intake phase. Client typically completes an intake form, which requests general information: client"s name, address, date of birth, marital status. One function of this phase determine whether a particular agency, behaviour therapist, or applied behaviour analyst is appropriate to deal with a potential client"s behaviour. 2nd function inform the client about the agency"s/practitioner"s policies and procedures related to service provision. 3rd function screen for the presence of a crisis condition (child abuse, suicide risk, etc. ) that might require immediate intervention. 4th function gather sufficient information through client interview and psychological tests to diagnose the client according to the standardized categories of mental disorder (ex. 5th function provide specific information about which behaviour(s) should be assessed: preprogram or baseline assessment phase.
