Behavior Theory Quiz

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Behavioral practitioners stress the value of establishing a collaborative working relationship with clients along with which of the following attributes for behavioral change to occur?

Empathy, authenticity, and acceptance (correct)

Judgment, confrontation, and authenticity

Awareness, authoritativeness, and subjectivity

Determination, negotiation, and authoritativeness

Behavior therapy is based on:

the principle of self-actualization.

a systematic set of concepts.

an experimental analysis of behavior in the client's own social environment. (correct)

a well-developed theory of personality.

Michael believes that he will be able to improve his public speaking skills after completing a speech course at school. Based on social-cognitive theory, one might observe that Michael is not lacking in:

arrogance and grandiosity.

cognitive functioning.

self-efficacy. (correct)

intelligence.

The general goals of behavior therapy are:

to create new conditions for learning. Signup and view all the answers

Which is not true of the relationship between therapist and client in behavior therapy?

The therapist is solely responsible for setting treatment goals. Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are true about social skills training except:

it requires clients to engage in catharsis. Signup and view all the answers

Which anxiety reduction technique involves creating a hierarchy of the client's fearful experiences?

Systematic desensitization Signup and view all the answers

Behavior therapists look to the current environmental events that maintain problem behaviors and help clients produce behavior change by changing environmental events, through a process called:

functional assessment. Signup and view all the answers

Phil has been in behavior therapy to address his fear of heights. The treatment will not be considered complete until Phil

transfers what he learns in therapy to his everyday life and takes actual steps to confront his fear. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about "technical eclecticism" in multimodal therapy?

Therapists use techniques from a variety of theories to a wide range of problems. Signup and view all the answers

Multimodal therapy is a therapeutic approach that is grounded on

social cognitive learning theory. Signup and view all the answers

Which of following is one of shortcomings of behavior therapy?

It may change behaviors, but it does not change feelings. Signup and view all the answers

In light of the third generation of behavior therapy, mindfulness is defined as

the awareness that emerges through having attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally, to the unfolding or experience moment by moment. Signup and view all the answers

Is a three-pronged methodology to process past memories, current situations, and the skills that provide positive memory templates to guide future behavior.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing Signup and view all the answers

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) integrates techniques from:

mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive behavior therapy. Signup and view all the answers

In vivo flooding consists of:

exposure to actual anxiety-evoking events rather than simply imagining these situations. Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are functions of the behavior therapist, except:

to provide a direct and therapist run therapeutic environment. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following interventions is not associated with the third wave of behavior therapy?

Relaxation training Signup and view all the answers

B. F. Skinner is associated with which of the following trends in the behavioral approach?

Operant conditioning Signup and view all the answers

In terms of ethical accountability, behavior therapy:

is ethically neutral in that it does not dictate whose behavior or what behavior should be changed. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behavior therapists is credited with developing the social cognitive learning model, doing much work on observational learning and modeling, and writing about self-efficacy?

Bandura Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following distinguishes the cognitive trend in behavior therapy from the trends of classical and operant conditioning?

Developing procedures that give control to clients and thus increase their range of freedom Signup and view all the answers

The situation in which behaviors are influenced mainly by the consequences that follow them is:

operant conditioning. Signup and view all the answers

In dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), skills are taught in four modules. Which among the following is not one of the modules listed in the text?

Relapse prevention Signup and view all the answers

__________ is a key pioneer of clinical behavior therapy because of his broadening of its conceptual bases and development of multimodal therapy.

Arnold Lazarus Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Behavioral Practitioners and Collaborative Working Relationships

Behavioral practitioners emphasize the importance of collaborative relationships with clients to facilitate behavioral change.
The key attributes for such change include empathy, authenticity, and acceptance.

Behavior Therapy and Its Foundation

Behavior therapy is based on the concept of an experimental analysis of behavior within a client's social environment.

Michael's belief in improving public speaking skills hinges on self-efficacy (the belief in one's ability to succeed).
Social cognitive theory, specifically, implies lacking arrogance or grandiosity isn't a prerequisite for improved public speaking skills.

Behavior Therapy Goals

Behavior therapy is specifically aimed at fostering self-understanding and insightful learning.
Its primary function involves helping clients make informed and meaningful behavioral judgments rather than assisting them in making value judgments.

Therapist-Client Relationship in Behavior Therapy

The relationship between therapist and client in behavioral therapy is collaborative, highlighting their joint role in setting treatment goals.

SST is a psychosocial educational approach used in behavior therapies that targets the improvement of interpersonal skills.
SST focuses on modeling, direct instruction, role-playing to create simulated social situations, but not catharsis.

Anxiety Reduction Techniques

Systematic desensitization is an anxiety management technique that ranks anxiety-provoking events to help the client gradually overcome their fears.

Behavior Therapy Processes

Functional assessment involves determining environmental factors that affect problem behaviors in clients.
This process aims to help therapists make changes in environmental events to help clients produce positive responses to them.

Addressing Fear of Heights in Behavior Therapy

Behavioral therapy treatments for fear of heights are effective when therapists work with their clients to translate what they learn in therapy into their daily lives by enacting steps that directly confront their fear.
Client willingness to take practical steps in their daily lives to confront the feared behavior is crucial for positive outcomes.

Multimodal Therapy

Multimodal therapy blends techniques from a variety of different therapeutic approaches to address diverse client needs and problems.

Mindfulness in Behavior Therapy

Mindfulness in third-generation behavior therapy focuses on the present moment, non-judgmental awareness, and intentional attention to experiences.
It aims to help shift a focus from past or future concerns towards the evolving present moment, allowing people to focus on developing effective coping strategies for addressing problems in the present.

Past Memory Processing in Behavior Therapy

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and In vivo exposure are commonly used to process past traumatic memories and create templates for positive coping behaviors which can be used to resolve future situations.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

MBCT blends mindfulness techniques with other established methods, particularly techniques from cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).

In Vivo Flooding

In vivo flooding is a behavior therapy technique that involves direct exposure to feared events or stimuli, either real or imagined, without any attempt at prevention or safety, to extinguish the conditioned response.

Behavior Therapist Roles

Behavior therapists model appropriate behaviors, create therapeutic environments tailored to clients’ individual needs, and effectively assess clients’ specific problem behaviors.

Avoiding Interventions in Behavior Therapy

The act of providing reinforcement in the therapy sessions is a key element of how the behavioral therapist functions.

Third Wave Behavior Therapy Interventions

The third wave of behavior therapy incorporates interventions like dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to focus on broader behavioral patterns and experiences in addition to managing maladaptive behaviors.

Identifying Key Figures in Behavior Therapy

Arnold Lazarus is a key figure in behavior therapy known for developing and popularizing the idea of multimodal therapy.

Operant Conditioning

Operant conditioning is a form of learning that involves the strengthening or weakening of a behavior through the consequences that follow it.

B.F. Skinner's Role

B.F. Skinner, a prominent figure in the behaviorist movement, is strongly associated with operant conditioning.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy's Role in Behaviorism

Cognitive behavior therapy highlights how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors all interrelate and significantly impact one another.
This perspective is distinct from the purely behavioral approach highlighted in classical and operant conditioning.

Ethical Accountability in Behavior Therapy

Ethical considerations in behavior therapy stress the need for therapists to be sensitive to client needs and cultural differences to ensure techniques used will not cause harm.

Developmental Model in Behavioral Therapy

The social cognitive learning model, developed by Albert Bandura, emphasizes observational learning, modeling, reciprocal interactions, and self-efficacy as fundamental aspects of human development.

Distinguishing Cognitive Behavior Therapy

A key distinction of cognitive behavior therapy is its focus on thinking, as well as actions and behaviors.
CBT emphasizes internal cognitive processes like thoughts and beliefs as key drivers of behaviors and feelings unlike classical or operant conditioning which focuses predominantly on external stimuli and environmental responses.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Modules

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) helps structure skills development among patients through modules which focus on interpersonal effectiveness skills, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness, along with relapse prevention.

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