Show:
Dialectics
Validation
Strategies for Increasing Behaviour
Strategies for Decreasing Behaviour?
100

Two opposing sides that can both be true.

What is "dialectics"?

100

Acknowleding 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

What is an undesirable consequence that decreases a behaviour?

What is "punishment"?

200

Provide an example of two seemingly opposite positions that can both be true.

Various examples (e.g., you can be with others AND be lonely; you can have a disagreement with someone AND still be friends)

200

Name one thing validation is NOT.

Examples include agreeing with the other persons perspective, giving reassurance, supporting a problematic behaviour.

200

What term describes attempts to increase a behaviour by adding something a reward that a person wants? Provide an example.

What is a "positive reinforcer"?

200
What is the term for withholding previous reinforcement to reduce an unwanted behaviour? 

What is "extinction"?

300

Name one of the 3 common dialectical dilemmas between caregivers and teens.

What is "too loose vs too strict", "making light of problem behaviours vs making too much of typical behaviours" or "forcing independence vs fostering dependence"?

300

Name two reasons why it's important to validate.

Examples include improves relationships, shows we are listening and understanding, limits being judgmental, shows you care about the relationship and can deescalate conflict and intense emotions.
300

What term describes attempts to decrease a behaviour by removing something undesirable from the situation? Provide an example.

What is a "negative reinforcer"?

300

Punishment should be used sparingly. However, what is one way to use it more effectively?

Examples can include: teach a new, desirable behaviour; have a menu of possible punishments ready; make the punishment specific and time limited; make the "punishment fit the crime"; allow for natural consequences when possible
400

Provide an example of a situation that may result in seemingly opposite positions for caregivers and teens.

Multiple answers (e.g., curfew, substance use, screen use, time with friends, school attendance) 

400

Name one way you can validate yourself.

Examples can include: being mindful of thoughts/feelings/behaviours, accept it's ok to have your emotions, don't judge your emotions or yourself, use the FAST skill with yourself
400

Reinforcing small steps towards increasing a behaviour you want to see more of is called what? Provide an example.

What is "shaping"?

400

Why is it important to reinforce alternative behaviours to replace unwanted behaviors?

Examples include: punishment does not teach behaviours you want to see more of, punishment can lead to avoidance and resentment in the relationship, punishment may lead to self-punishment

500

Use this word instead of "but" when trying to be more dialectical.

What is "and"?

500

Provide an example of a validating statement you would use with yourself AND an example you might use with someone else.

Answers vary.

500

What is an important factor to consider when shaping behaviour?

What is "timing"?
500

What is an example of extinguishing an unwanted behaviour

Examples could include: ignoring requests to stay home from school, not giving into child's tantrum in the supermarket, ignoring a distracting friend during class