Behavioral Therapies in Psychology Quiz

Psychoanalysis is not a type of behavioral therapy; it belongs to the psychoanalytic approach.

Ivan Pavlov is credited as the founder of classical conditioning, a form of learning.

Positive reinforcement is a key component of operant conditioning, involving rewarding desired behaviors.

Joseph Wolpe developed the concept of systematic desensitization as a therapeutic technique.

Systematic Desensitization involves gradual exposure to feared stimuli while teaching relaxation techniques.

Punishment is a behavioral therapy technique that associates unwanted behaviors with discomfort or punishment to discourage them.

Hierarchy Construction is the process in systematic desensitization where an individual is gradually exposed to feared objects or situations.

Systematic Desensitization involves teaching relaxation in the presence of anxiety-provoking stimuli.

Albert Bandura developed the theory of social learning, emphasizing observational learning and modeling.

Token Economy involves reinforcing desired behaviors with tokens that can be exchanged for rewards, promoting positive behavior.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and changing distorted thoughts and beliefs to alleviate emotional distress.

In behavioral therapy, ABC stands for Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence, representing the three components of behavior.

Flooding involves intense and prolonged exposure to feared stimuli in behavioral therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thoughts and beliefs to alleviate emotional distress and behavioral problems.