Behavior Therapy and Its Founders

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What is the main focus of counseling and psychotherapy according to the text?

Origins of psychological problems
Client's past traumas
Understanding unconscious conflicts
Client's observable behavior and life responses (correct)

Which principle is central for understanding and changing a client's behavior?

Learning (correct)
Client's unresolved issues
Client's motivation to change
Understanding unconscious conflicts

What does positive reinforcement aim to achieve in shaping client behavior?

Resolve psychological problems
Understand unconscious conflicts
Increase a response (correct)
Focus on past traumas

What is the role of a therapist in behavior therapy according to the given text?

To function as consultants in producing behavioral change (C) Signup and view all the answers

What principle governs clients' changes in behavior according to the text?

The law of effect (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Flexcil - The Smart Study Toolkit provide individuals with according to the text?

Control over their lives (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of punishment in behavior therapy?

It decreases a behavior by adding something aversive (D) Signup and view all the answers

Is it essential for a behavior therapist to understand the origins of a psychological problem?

No, it is not essential (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) in behavior therapy?

To help the client face stress more effectively (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Exposure Therapies in behavior therapy?

To help the client confront their fears (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do therapists function as consultants in producing behavioral change?

By guiding the client through various therapeutic techniques (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Relaxation Training Techniques in behavior therapy?

To help the client manage anxiety and stress (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the therapist in the therapeutic process?

To actively participate in the therapeutic process and assign homework (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Stress Inoculation Training in the therapeutic process?

To prepare clients for potential future stressors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of negative reinforcement in behavior therapy?

It increases a behavior by removing something aversive (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Relaxation Training Techniques in the therapeutic process?

To facilitate client relaxation and reduce stress (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which therapeutic technique involves exposing clients to feared stimuli?

Exposure Therapies (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Emotional Control Card in the therapeutic process?

To help clients become aware of their emotions and choose appropriate responses (D) Signup and view all the answers