#1
Which of the following is a key principle of behavior therapy?
Focus on changing observable behaviors
ExplanationBehavior therapy focuses on observable behaviors rather than underlying causes.
#2
Who is considered the founder of behavior therapy?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationB.F. Skinner is credited as one of the founders of behavior therapy due to his work on operant conditioning.
#3
What is the primary goal of behavior therapy?
To change maladaptive behaviors
ExplanationThe primary goal of behavior therapy is to modify maladaptive behaviors through various techniques.
#4
Which of the following is a core assumption of behavior therapy?
Maladaptive behaviors can be learned and unlearned
ExplanationBehavior therapy assumes that maladaptive behaviors are learned and can therefore be unlearned.
#5
Which theorist introduced the concept of systematic desensitization?
Joseph Wolpe
ExplanationJoseph Wolpe developed systematic desensitization as a method to treat anxiety disorders.
#6
What is the primary focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Restructuring dysfunctional thoughts
ExplanationCBT primarily focuses on identifying and restructuring maladaptive thought patterns.
#7
Which of the following is a primary characteristic of behavior therapy?
Utilization of structured interventions
ExplanationBehavior therapy emphasizes structured interventions to modify behaviors.
#8
What technique in behavior therapy involves exposing individuals to the feared object or situation in a controlled setting?
Systematic desensitization
ExplanationSystematic desensitization gradually exposes individuals to feared stimuli in a controlled manner to reduce anxiety.
#9
In behavior therapy, what is the term for reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior until the target behavior is achieved?
Shaping
ExplanationShaping involves rewarding steps toward a desired behavior to ultimately achieve the target behavior.
#10
What is a token economy system commonly used for in behavior therapy?
To reinforce desired behaviors
ExplanationToken economy systems are utilized to reinforce positive behaviors through tokens or rewards.
#11
In behavior therapy, what does the term 'behavioral rehearsal' refer to?
Practicing new behaviors in simulated situations
ExplanationBehavioral rehearsal involves practicing desired behaviors in controlled or simulated environments.
#12
What technique in behavior therapy involves the use of rewards to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior?
Positive reinforcement
ExplanationPositive reinforcement utilizes rewards to encourage the repetition of desired behaviors.
#13
What is the term for the process of teaching individuals to cope with anxiety-provoking situations?
Stress inoculation
ExplanationStress inoculation involves teaching coping skills to manage anxiety-inducing situations.
#14
What is the term for reinforcing behaviors that are increasingly similar to the target behavior?
Shaping
ExplanationShaping reinforces behaviors similar to the target behavior to achieve the desired outcome.
#15
Which of the following is NOT a core technique of behavior therapy?
Free association
ExplanationFree association is not a core technique; behavior therapy emphasizes structured interventions.
#16
What is the term for the process of gradually reducing a behavior by removing reinforcement?
Extinction
ExplanationExtinction involves reducing a behavior's occurrence by withholding reinforcement.
#17
Which of the following techniques involves teaching individuals to monitor their own behaviors and provide self-reinforcement?
Self-monitoring
ExplanationSelf-monitoring involves individuals observing and recording their behaviors to reinforce desired actions.
#18
What is the primary goal of contingency management in behavior therapy?
To reinforce desired behaviors
ExplanationContingency management aims to reinforce desired behaviors through rewards or consequences.
#19
What is the primary aim of behavioral activation in behavior therapy?
To increase engagement in rewarding activities
ExplanationBehavioral activation aims to increase involvement in activities that bring pleasure or fulfillment.