PSYC 4030 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Token Economy, Exposure Therapy, Behaviour Therapy

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 4030
• Professor: Lorne Sugar

Document Summary

Behavioural therapy =b modification and cognitive b therapy. B modification origincally refereed to procedures tat change the consequences of behaviours (reinforcement) and stimulus conditions that elicit b (environmental cues: can refer to prcedures like lobotomies or wilderness survival courses which are unrelated to b therapy. Cbt treatments that change cognitions (thoughts and beliefs) that are influencing psychological problems: today it refers to therapies that involve both cog and overt behavioural interventions also called traditional behavioural therapy. Goal of b therapy= to help clients with psychological problems. Active: clients engge in actions to alleviate their problems. In verbal therapy-client practitionairs dialogue is main point. Role playing problem situations, rehearsing coping skills, imagining anxiety provoking situations: homework assignments integral part og b t compliance with these produces better putcomes. Implementing treatment in clients natural enviourment helps more because the problem is being treated where it occur.