Behavioral Theory in Occupational Therapy

History

1

Who coined Classical Conditioning?

(Ivan) Pavlov

2

Which animal was used in the Skinner Box?

Rat

3

What happened to the BoBo Doll when children were exposed to aggressive behavior?

BoBo got beat up

4

Who taught a pigeon to turn around, and what is the type of learning called?

Skinner, Chaining

5

Who are the main 3 researchers involved in conditioning and social learning theories?

Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura

Conditioning &Learning

1

What is the classical conditioning chain from Pavlovs dog?

Bell Rings > Food is Presented > Dog Drools

2

What does Social Learning Theory suggest about children's learned behaviors? 

Children learn behaviors from modeling, imitation, and observation

3

What does Operant Conditioning rely on for it to work?

Reinforcements

4

Describe Shaping and Chaining

Shaping is the slow increase in the difficulty of a task
Chaining is the addition of an action to a task or new tasks

5

What does Classical Conditioning rely on for it to work?

Stimulus and Reinforcement Association

Motivators

1

Give an example of an external motivator

Stickers, treats, money, valuables, gifts, public recognition or opinions

2

Give an example of an Internal Motivator

satisfaction, passion, self-set standards, ingrained norms

3

How do motivators work in behavior modification?

Effect the rate of adherence 

4

What is behavior modification?

Changing undesirable or harmful behavior with motivators

5

What type of motivator is used most often in the previously mentioned studies?

Food

Reinforcement &Extinction

1

What is the role of reinforcement in behavior modification?

BM relies on reinforcement to start or stop a behavior

2

What is behavior extinction? 

The stopping of a behavior after not being reinforced

3

Why would a therapist use behavior extinction methods?

phobias, harmful/maladaptive behaviors, compulsions, addictions, etc.

4

What are cues in relation to habits?

Anything that reminds someone of a habit they perform

5

What is Escape Extinction?

Not removing a rejected task or reintroducing it continually 

Relation to OT

1

What population do Occupational Therapists use Behavior Modification for?

All ages

2

How is Prudence related to Behavioral Modification?

Wise treatment decisions based on the client's behavioral needs

3

How is Autonomy related to Behavioral Modification?

Respecting a client's behavioral choices and preferences

4

How does Behavioral Management relate to the main goals of Occupational Therapy?

Enables the client to meaningfully engage in ADLs independently

5

What is one of the assessment tools for behavior from the presentation?

MOHO or BASC