Behavior Change Theory
True or false: Negative reinforcement increases the frequency or intensity of a behavior.
True!
True or false: Conceptual models detail the exact mechanisms by which an intervention may change a primary outcome.
True!
In the earliest accounts of depression (2000-1001 BC), what was viewed as the main cause of depression?
Demonic possession/angry gods
How much does a single TB test cost?
$75
Who is the oldest of the Kardashian sisters?
Kourtney
What does the word contrast refer to regarding behavior change?
The state of being strikingly different from something else.
False...Otherwise, why would we need to see if an intervention works?
Which body fluid was most strongly associated with depression according to Hippocrates?
Black bile
What is the fairly “standard” hourly rate per person that is involved in group therapy?
$100
What is the first name of famous professional golfer Tiger Woods?
Eldrick
What is behaviorism?
Theory that human (and animal) behavior is due to conditioning; thoughts, intentions, feelings, etc., are less important.
What does the term implementation mean?
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
When comparing two time points within a single group, what type of statistical analysis is most easily utilized?
One sample t-test
How much money does a hospital charge for one hour’s worth of time with a Clinical Psychologist?
$400
True or False: Netflix's The Society was canceled after one season
False
What constitutes positive reinforcement?
When the stimulus following the behavior is rewarding.
What is a pilot test?
A small scale preliminary study.
What is the definition of discriminant validity?
The degree to which measurement of a construct is not associated with measurement of other dissimilar constructs.
How much money does a hospital charge for one hour’s worth of time with an MD (not for surgery, just for check-ups and regular diagnostics)???
$600
What is the name of the largest body of freshwater in the world?
Lake Superior
Repetition and contrast.
What is a conceptual model?
A representation or description of something (a phenomenon or set of relationships) that aids in understanding or studying it; a set of assumptions about relationships used to study their interactions.
Name one of the factors within Dr. Beck's Cognitive Triad theory of psychopathology.
Negative views about oneself; negative views about the world; negative views about the future
What is the average amount needed to design a new app that meets all of the criteria for being “safe” to use in intervention studies?
$100k
Haus Laboratories is Lady Gaga's new brand of what?
Beauty products