Dialectics
A consequence that increases the frequency of a behavior
What is a "Reinforcer" Found on WMP Handout 13
An aversive consequence that decreases a behavior
What is "Punishment"
Name a thinking mistake
-WMP Handout 3
All or nothing thinking
Catastrophizing
Mind reading
Overgeneralization
Mental Filter
Disqualifying the positive
Emotional Reasoning
Should statements
Labeling
personalization
Name one thing Validation is 'NOT'
What is...Options include -Validation is NOT necessarily agreeing with the other person -Validation is Not validating what is actually invalid
WMP Handout 8
Behavior is increased by consequences a person wants, likes, or will work to get. Provide an example
What is "Positive Reinforcement" i.e. rewards examples could include paycheck, stickers, food, etc.
Reducing behavior by withholding previous reinforcement
Extinction
WMP Handout 15
Name 2 of the 5 things that dialectics teach us
What are... options include:
1. There is always more than one way to see a situation and to solve a problem
2. All people have unique qualities and different points of view
3. Change is the only constant
4. Two things that seem like opposites can both be true.
5. Honor the truth on both sides of a conflict. This does not mean giving up your values or selling out. Avoid seeing the world in black and white, or in all or nothing ways.
Name 3 reasons why it's important to validate.
What is...answers could include... -It improves our relationships by showing we are listening and understand -It deescalates conflict and intense emotions - shows that we are listening, we understand, we are being nonjudgemental, we care about the relationship, we can disagree without having a big conflict
Behavior is increased by consequences that stop or reduce something negative and provide an example of this.
What is "negative reinforcement" i.e relief. examples could include. -Taking out trash to stop partner nagging. -Putting on seat belt to make the seat belt reminder alarm stop. -taking an asprin to relieve headache pain.
A temporary increase in the behavior you are trying to extinguish is what
An extinction burst
Handout 15
The "Middle Path" =
Acceptance and Change
What type of validation involves perceiving your own feelings, thoughts, and actions as making sense, and being accurate and acceptable in a particular situation
Self-validation
Reinforcing small steps toward the behavior you want. Provide an example from your own life.
What is "shaping"
Behavior that is reinforced only occasionally is...
Handout 15
If your teen gets sick after refusing to wear a coat, getting sick is a what?
Natural consequence
Provide an example of opposite sides that can both be true
What is... examples found on handout 16A and/or other acceptable answers. Examples could include: You are tough AND gentle, you can be with others AND be lonely, The day can be sunny AND it can rain, You can have a disagreement with somebody AND also be friends. etc.
Provide 3 of 6 strategies from the validation "how to" guide from WMP Handout 9
What is..options include: 1)Actively listen 2)Be mindful 3)Observe what the other person is feeling in the moment 4)Reflect back without judgement 5)Show tolerance 6)respond showing you are taking the person seriously
An important factor to consider when shaping behavior is.
What is "timing" it is important to reinforce behavior immediately after it occurs. Caution: When you vary reinforcement, behavior becomes very hard to stop.
Identify three reasons to use punishment sparingly
Punishment does not teach new behavior, punishment can lead to resentment and feeling of demoralization, Punishment may lead to self-punishment