PSYC 450 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Psychological Intervention, B. F. Skinner, Social Learning Theory
3 Nov 2016
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Chapter 14: psychotherapy: behavioral and cognitive behavioral perspectives. Anxiety hierarchy- in systematic desensitization, a list of situations that precipitate anxiety reactions, ordered from lowest to highest severity. Often, items may be organized according to their spatial or temporal distance from the feared stimulus. Assertive training-using behavioral rehersal and other techniques to train people to express their needs effectively without infringing on the rights of others. Aversion therapy- a controversial type of treatment in which an undesired behavior is followed consistently by an unpleasant consequence, thus decreasing the strength of the behavior over time. Behavioral rehearsal- a general technique for expanding the patient"s repertoire of coping behaviors. Successful behavioral rehearsal involves explaining to the patient the necessity of acquiring the new behaviors, selecting the target situations, conducting the rehearsal and providing feedback, and having the patient apply the newly acquired skills in real life situations. Behavior therapy- framework for treating disorders that is based in the principles of conditioning or learning.
