Dialectics
Validation
Strategies for increasing behaviour
Strategies for decreasing behavior
Mindfulness
100
Two opposing sides that can both be true.
What is "Dialectics"
100

Acknowledging that a person's emotions, thoughts, and behaviours have causes and are therefore understandable.

What is "Validation"

100

A consequence that increases the frequency of a behaviour

What is a "Reinforcer"

100
An aversive consequence that decreases a behavior
What is "Punishment"
100
Emotion mind, Wise mind and Reasonable mind
What are the "3 states of mind" from mindfulness.
200

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.

200

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

200
Behavior is increased by consequences a person wants, likes, or will work to get. Provide an example of it as well.
What is "Positive Reinforcement" i.e. rewards examples could include paycheck, stickers etc.
200
Stopping an ongoing reinforcement of behavior.
What is "extinction" Extinction leads first to a burst of behavior, and then to a decrease in behavior.
200
Observe, Describe, Participate
What are the Mindfulness "What" skills
300

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.

300
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.
300
Non-Judgmentally, One-Mindfully and Effectively
What are the Mindfulness "How" skills.
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