#1
Which of the following is a basic assumption of behavior therapy?
Behavior is learned and can be unlearned
ExplanationBehavioral change is achievable through learning and unlearning processes.
#2
Who is considered the founder of behavior therapy?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationB.F. Skinner is credited as the pioneer of behavior therapy.
#3
What is the primary goal of behavior therapy?
To change maladaptive behaviors
ExplanationBehavior therapy aims at altering harmful behavioral patterns.
#4
Which behavior therapy technique involves reinforcing desired behaviors with tokens that can be exchanged for rewards?
Token economy
ExplanationToken economy employs tokens as rewards for desirable behaviors.
#5
Which technique involves systematically exposing a person to the feared stimulus until the fear response extinguishes?
Flooding
ExplanationFlooding entails confronting fears directly until they diminish.
#6
In behavior therapy, what does the term 'shaping' refer to?
Rewarding approximations of the desired behavior
ExplanationShaping involves reinforcing steps toward the target behavior.
#7
In behavior therapy, what does the term 'extinction' refer to?
Gradual decrease in the frequency of a behavior when it's no longer reinforced
ExplanationExtinction refers to the fading of behaviors due to lack of reinforcement.
#8
Which behavior therapy technique involves breaking a behavior down into small steps and reinforcing each step until the desired behavior is achieved?
Successive approximations
ExplanationSuccessive approximations involve reinforcing gradual steps towards a target behavior.
#9
Which cognitive behavior therapy technique focuses on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs?
Cognitive restructuring
ExplanationCognitive restructuring aims to change distorted thought patterns.
#10
Which technique involves teaching individuals to assertively communicate their needs and desires while respecting the rights of others?
Assertiveness training
ExplanationAssertiveness training focuses on effective communication and respect for others' rights.
#11
What distinguishes behavior therapy from traditional psychoanalysis?
Application of scientific principles
ExplanationBehavior therapy emphasizes empirical methods over traditional psychoanalytic techniques.
#12
Which behavior therapy approach emphasizes the role of thoughts and beliefs in influencing behavior?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
ExplanationCognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on thoughts and beliefs in behavior change.