MFT Green Book - Chapter 8: Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Models

Classical Conditioning

Learning through association where a neutral stimulus becomes linked with a reflexive response

Operant Conditioning

Learning in which behavior is shaped by its consequences (reinforcement or punishment)

Conditioned Stimulus (CS)

Previously neutral stimulus that elicits a learned response

Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)

Stimulus that naturally triggers a response without learning

Conditioned Response (CR)

Learned response to a previously neutral stimulus

Unconditioned Response (UCR)

Natural, reflexive response to a stimulus

Positive Reinforcement

Adding a stimulus after behavior to increase its frequency

Negative Reinforcement

Removing a stimulus after behavior to increase its frequency

Punishment

Applying or removing a stimulus to decrease behavior

Extinction

Decrease of behavior when reinforcement is no longer provided

Schedules of Reinforcement

Rules determining how often reinforcement is delivered

Primary Reinforcer

Naturally reinforcing stimulus (e.g., food, sex)

Secondary Reinforcer

Learned reinforcer (e.g., money, praise)

Social Reinforcer

Reinforcement through social interaction (e.g., attention, approval)

Functional Analysis

Examination of antecedents and consequences maintaining a behavior

Discriminative Stimulus

Cue signaling that reinforcement is available

Modeling

Learning behavior through observation of others

Shaping

Reinforcing successive approximations toward a target behavior

Premack Principle

Using a high-probability behavior to reinforce a low-probability behavior

Token Economy

System where tokens are earned and exchanged for rewards

Behavioral Contract

Written agreement specifying behavior and reinforcement contingencies

Reciprocity

Mutual exchange of reinforcement between individuals

Behavioral Exchange Theory

Relationship satisfaction based on rewards versus costs

Coercion/Aversive Control

Using negative stimuli to influence another’s behavior

Schema

Core beliefs that influence perception and interpretation

Cognitive Distortions

Inaccurate or irrational thought patterns

ABC Model

Activating event, Beliefs, Consequences framework for understanding emotional responses

Behavioral Family Therapy

Treatment focusing on modifying behavior through reinforcement principles

Behavioral Couples Therapy

Therapy focused on increasing positive exchanges between partners

Functional Family Therapy

Integrative model addressing interaction patterns and cognitions

Rational Emotive Family Therapy

Therapy targeting irrational beliefs using ABC model

Cognitive Family Therapy

Therapy focusing on identifying and modifying schemas

Time-Out

Removing access to reinforcement to decrease behavior

Contingency Contracting

Agreement where both parties specify behavior changes and rewards

Token Economy

Reinforcement system using tokens as rewards

Shaping

Reinforcing gradual steps toward desired behavior

Caring Days

Partners intentionally increase behaviors the other finds rewarding

Love Days

One partner increases positive behaviors without expecting reciprocity

Quid Pro Quo Contract

Behavior change contingent on partner’s behavior

Parallel Contract

Behavior change independent of partner’s behavior

Baseline

Initial measurement of behavior before intervention

In Vivo Intervention

Treatment conducted in the natural environment

Generalization

Transfer of learned behavior to real-life settings