PSYB45H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 21: Stuttering
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habit reversal procedures: are used to decrease the frequency of undesirable habit behaviours. habit behaviours to not interfere greatly with one"s social functioning, but rather tend to be annoying. when the habit behaviour occurs frequently or with high intensity, the person may seek treatment for the problem. in this case, the habit behaviour is perceived as a habit disorder. Joel bites his fingernails throughout most of the class. he puts his finger up to his mouth and chews on the edges of his nail. he usually stopped biting a particular nail after it was so short. he was not bothered by his nail-biting behaviour, but his girlfriend was. Three types of habit behaviours are: nervous habits, motor ties, and stuttering. Nervous habits: involve repetitive, manipulative behaviours that most likely occur when the person experiences heightened nervous tension. example nail biting, or cracking knuckles.
