Introduction to Behaviour Therapy

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What is the primary focus of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?

Psychological assessments
Anxiety and depression
Understanding human behaviour (correct)
Treatment of autism

What is the main issue with Luke's eating habits?

He has digestive problems
He is allergic to certain foods
He is not eating enough food
He only eats baby jar food (correct)

What is a potential consequence of Luke's eating habits?

Affecting his growth and overall health (correct)
Enhanced cognitive abilities
Normal growth and development
Improved social skills

What is a challenge for Luke's parents due to his eating habits?

Preparing special meals for him (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is unclear about Luke's eating problem?

Whether it is a psychological or medical problem (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of behavioral therapy?

To strengthen desirable behaviors and eliminate unwanted ones (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key concept in understanding behavioral therapy?

Learning Theory (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between behavioral therapy and psychoanalytic therapy?

Behavioral therapy is more action-based, whereas psychoanalytic therapy is more insight-based (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the broad range of techniques used to change maladaptive behaviors?

Behavioral Therapy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of learning is Relational Frame Theory an example of?

Relational learning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption of behavioral therapy?

Behaviors are learned and can be changed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Luke diagnosed with at the age of 1?

Asthma (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was inserted into Luke's nose at 18-20 months to determine stomach acid levels?

PH tube (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was prescribed to Luke for approximately 1 year, from 1 to 30 months?

Zantac (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is Luke's favourite food, despite having an egg sensitivity?

Egg custard with rice (A) Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Luke begin pre-school?

45 months (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of psychology in helping Luke with his eating habits?

To bring a different way of seeing the problem (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of withdrawing different foods when Luke exhibits crying, tantrums, food expulsion, and vomiting?

Negative reinforcement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial conclusion of the assessment in the Three Term Solution (Basic Level)?

Changing textures slowly results in problem behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is Luke's behavior a problem with pureed food, but not with rusks?

Luke shows different behaviors with different textures (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Three Term Contingency in the context of Luke's behavior?

SD Trigger Behaviour → Consequence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the assessment conditions in the Three Term Solution (Basic Level)?

To identify the cause of problem behavior (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the first question in the Three Term Solution (Basic Level)?

It assesses the role of food in the behavior (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind Luke's gagging on soft food with small lumps?

Lack of chewing due to no stimulus control (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the intervention idea for Luke's eating problem?

To get Luke used to both textures at the same time and learn to chew mixed textures (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the intervention idea after three months?

Luke is eating age-appropriate foods all the time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of behavioural psychology in understanding clinical problems?

Understanding behaviour and what affects behaviour (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Systematic Desensitisation in the intervention idea?

To help Luke gradually adjust to eating mixed textures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key concept in understanding the approach used in Luke's intervention?

The importance of understanding behavioural processes (A) Signup and view all the answers