Acknowledging that a person's emotions, thoughts, and behaviours have causes and are therefore understandable.
What is "Validation"
A consequence that increases the frequency of a behaviour
What is a "Reinforcer"
Provide an example of opposite sides that can both be true.
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.
Name one thing Validation is 'NOT'
Options include -Validation is NOT necessarily agreeing with the other person -Validation is NOT necessarily agreeing -Validation is Not validating what is actually invalid
Name 2 reasons why it's important to validate.
It improves our relationships by showing we are listening and understand -It improves interpersonal effectiveness by reducing anger, negative reactivity and needing to prove who is right. -It makes problem solving, closeness and support possible -Because invalidation hurts.