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Dialectics
Validation
Strategies for increasing behavior
Misc.
100
Two opposing sides that can both be true.
What is "Dialectics"
100
Acknowledging that a person's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors have causes and are therefore understandable.
What is "Validation"
100
A consequence that increases the frequency of a behavior
What is a "Reinforcer" Found on IE handout 20 in walking middle path section
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.
What is... examples found on handout 16A and/or other acceptable answers. 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'
What is...Options include -Validation is NOT necessarily agreeing with the other person -Validation is NOT necessarily agreeing -Validation is Not validating what is actually invalid Answers came from IE handout 17 from Walking middle path section.
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
Observe, Describe, Participate
What are the Mindfulness "What" skills
300
Name 2 of the 4 things dialectics remind us of.
What are... options include: -The universe is filled with opposing sides/opposing forces -Everything and every person is connected in some way -Change is the only constant -Change is transactional
300
Name 2 reasons why it's important to validate.
What is...answers could include... -It improves our relationships by showing we are listening and understand -It improves interpersonal effectiveness by reducing anger, negative reactivity and pressure 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.
400
Provide an example of an important opposite you are trying to balance in your own life.
What is...examples of important opposites to balance are found on IE Handout 16B in walking middle path section. Possible examples include: Working AND resting, Emotion regulation AND emotion acceptance, Accepting reality AND working to change it.
400
Invalidation can be helpful and painful at the same time. Provide an example of when invalidation is helpful.
What is when.. -It corrects important mistakes (Your facts are wrong). -It stimulates intellectual and personal growth by listening to other views. IE Handout 19 in walking middle path section.
400
Reinforcing small steps toward the behavior you want. Provide an example from your own life.
What is "shaping"
400

Name one self-soothe skill for each of the 6 senses

Sight- Looking at the sunset, watching funny videos, looking at animals at the farm

Smell- Coffee, popcorn, vanilla candles, essential oils, lotions. 

Taste- Chocolate, ice cream, gum, tea

Feel- Fidget toys, lotion, petting an animal, weighted blanket

Hear- Waves crashing, listening to music, wind blowing.

Movement- Dancing, playing an instrument, taking a walk, sensory room.

500
Provide 3 examples of ways to think and act dialectically.
What are...Possible answers are found on IE handout 16 and include: let go of extremes, balance opposites, embrace confusion, look for similarities among people instead of differences, practice getting used to change, practice letting go of blame, pay attention to your effect on others and Ask wise mind "What am I missing?". etc.
500
Provide 3 of 6 strategies from the validation "how to" guide from IE handout 18 in walking middle path section.
What is..options include: - Pay attention -Reflect back -"read minds" be sensitive to what is not being said -Understand -Acknowledge the valid -Show equality
500
An important factor to consider when shaping behavior is.
What is "timing" it is important to reinforce behavior immediately after it occurs. Caution: When you vary reinforcement, behavior becomes very hard to stop.
500

What is the TIPP skill

T- Temperature (cold water, ice pack)

I- Intense exercise (Running, dancing, jumping jacks)

P- Paced Breathing (Inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6 seconds)

P- Progressive Muscle Relaxation (Tensing and releasing muscle groups)