Behaviour Therapy Overview

Vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts and terms in behavior therapy.

Behaviour Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on changing observable behaviors through learning principles.

Key Figures

B.F. Skinner, Joseph Wolpe, Arnold Lazarus, and Albert Bandura, who significantly contributed to the development of behavior therapy.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired to elicit a response, famously demonstrated by Ivan Pavlov.

Operant Conditioning

A learning theory that suggests behaviors are influenced mainly by the consequences that follow them, including reinforcement and punishment.

Social Learning Theory

Developed by Albert Bandura, it emphasizes learning through observation and modeling, integrating cognitive factors.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

A therapeutic approach that combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to change dysfunctional thinking patterns and behaviors.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

A form of cognitive therapy designed to treat borderline personality disorder, emphasizing the balance between acceptance and change.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

An 8-week program that teaches mindfulness meditation to help individuals better cope with stress and physical/psychological health.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

A therapeutic approach that encourages accepting difficult emotions and committing to personal values and actions.

ABC Model

A framework in behavior therapy that analyzes the Antecedents, Behaviors, and Consequences related to a client's problem behavior.

Self-Management Programs

Systems that empower clients to control their behavior and promote self-directed change in their lives.

Mindfulness

The practice of being aware and fully engaged in the present moment without judgment.

Empirical Evaluation

A critical characteristic of behavior therapy, ensuring that therapeutic techniques have demonstrated effectiveness through research.

Functional Assessment

An evaluative process in behavior therapy that identifies the environmental factors maintaining a problematic behavior.

Change Strategies

Techniques used in behavior therapy aimed at modifying maladaptive behaviors and fostering new, adaptive behaviors.

Cognitive Factors

Mental processes such as thoughts, beliefs, and expectations that influence emotion and behavior, acknowledged in contemporary behavior therapy.