Theorist
Who was Ivan Pavlolv
Russian physiologist who originally investigated the role of the salivatory responses of dogs in the digestive process (Gerig, 2018).
He specifically tried to determine how food (stimulus) in the mouth caused saliva.
What is the definition of Behavior Therapy?
"directly observable behavior, current determinants of behavior, learning experiences that promote change, tailoring treatment strategies to individual clients, and rigorous assessment and evaluation"
What does the ABC Model Represent?
Antecedent: cause of a behavior
Behavior: influenced by something that precedes it
Consequence: events that occur after the behavior with escalation or de escalation.
What is a strength of behavioral methods?
The formulation of particular therapy procedures that must be demonstrated to be effective through objective measures.
What techniques entails contracting and subsequently releasing certain muscle groups to alleviate physical stress and foster relaxation?
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
What experiment was John B. Watson known for?
Known for study of young child by the name of “Albert”.
What disorders has Behavior Therapy been used for?
Behavior Therapy has been used for multiple disorders such as: depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, schizophrenia, pain management, eating and weight disorders, and hypertension.
What is included in the Behavior Assessment Interview?
The therapist's responsibility is to discern the specific antecedent and subsequent events that affect, or are functionally associated with, an individual's behavior.
What is continuously performed during the duration of therapy?
Subsequent evaluations are performed to determine the long-term sustainability of the modifications.
What is Systematic Desensitization?
A behavioral treatment approach employed to assist patients in surmounting phobias by incremental exposure to the dreaded item or scenario, accompanied by the instruction of relaxation skills.
What kind of conditioning did B. F. Skinner study?
Operant Conditioning, assumes behavior operates on the environment to elicit specific consequences
What developmental disabilities and behavior disorders is Behavior Therapy known for?
Autism spectrum disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder
The purpose of client actions, including their origins and maintenance.
Therapeutic interventions tailored to the individual client rather than being arbitrarily chosen from a repertoire of approaches. Therapists frequently employ innovative approaches.
What occurs during Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing?
The patient retrieves traumatic memories while participating in directed eye movements to mitigate the emotional intensity of such experiences.
What did Joseph Wolpe witness?
Witnessed endless cases of “war neuroses” among injured WWII veterans as a young medical doctor in South Africa.
What is included in the history and development?
Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Social-Cognitive Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy
What are the techniques based on that the therapist uses?
The behavioral clinician employs evidence-based techniques tailored to specific issues.
What are the applications to group counseling?
Secure environment to disclose their issues, mutual support, the ability to facilitate with several methodologies.
What does Social Skills Training strengthen?
Interpersonal skills, frequently using role-playing, feedback, and practice to improve communication, assertiveness, and relationship-building competencies.
What was Albert Bandura known for?
Known for the Bobo Doll studies
Social-Cognitive theory assumes a reciprocal interaction between an environment, personal factors, and individual behavior.
Who were the theorist of Behavior Therapy?
Ivan Pavlov
John B Watson
B.F. Skinner
Joseph Wolpe
Albert Bandura
What does the therapist assess?
The therapists assess the change plan’s performance by tracking the goal process during therapy.
What are the applications to school counseling?
Focuses on helping students with their mental and behavioral problems by watching what they do and giving them chances to learn.
What theory entails confronting frightening events in reality to diminish anxiety?
In Vivo Exposure and Flooding