Dialectics
This is a word you will frequently find in between two opposite things in a dialectical statement.
"And"
Validating body language means your body is ______?
paying attention to the person
focused on the person
open, friendly, inviting
What are the two methods to change behavior, discussed in group?
Reinforcement and Punishment
True or false: Teenagers will find they have a lot more to balance compared to children
true
True or false: DBT group is awesome
true. (this is a free one no matter what they say)
Dialectics help us avoid THIS kind of thinking
black and white
extreme
polarized
True or false: You have to really understand something to validate it.
false. You can simply acknowledge it.
Adding something good when desired behavior happens is called what?
positive reinforcement
Having black and white thinking patterns can have a ______ effect on relationships.
negative
bad
The highest level of validation cannot be taught because it involves the person being ____
genuine
sincere
real
True or false: being too tough vs being too gentle can be considered a dialectical dilemma.
true
true or false: To validate someone, you have to agree with the behavior.
false.
Taking something away to encourage desired behavior (like chores or homework) is what?
negative reinforcement
True or false: validating that a dialectical dilemma exists can help you deal with it
true.
True or false: Experimentation with drugs can be viewed as a typical adolescent behavior.
true. drug dependence and abuse is not typical.
Which is an example of a dialectical statement?
a. I’m cold and I’m tired
b. I’m doing the best I can and I need to do better
c. I’m excited and I’m happy
d. I like homework but it takes too long
B
How many levels of validation are there?
6
Adding a consequence when undesired behavior happens is what?
positive punishment
Being in a residential program means you have to balance acceptance and _____ .
change
The "Middle Path" generally refers to what?
Wise Mind
A dialectical dilemma means two opposite things you have to _____ ?
balance
INVALIDATION refers to gestures or words that make someone feel like their feelings __ ?
dont matter
aren't important
are wrong
Taking away something desired (like video game time or cell phone) when unwanted behavior happens is what?
negative punishment
High school students often have to balance _____ with a social life.
school work
homework
studying
which statement is INvalidating?
a. You’re just mad because I’m right
b. I get that you are probably mad
c. I would be mad too if someone hung up on me
d. I’m sorry you are feeling that way
A