Behavioral Treatment

Behavioral Treatment

is a broad approach to clinical practice that encompasses many different techniques and methods derived from the science of learning theory.

Behavioral Treatment

There is an emphasis on the role of operant and classical conditioning, modeling, and skills training; and a focus on observable, measurable behavior.

Goal of Behavioral Treatment

Reduces Maladaptive Behaviors

Goal of Behavioral Treatment

Decrease negative emotions associated with these behaviors.

Goal of Behavioral Treatment

Modify the environment to support adaptive alternatives.

current

Behavior therapists tend to focus on the client's _____circumstances and problems

All behavior

___ ______observed in the clinical setting is best understood in terms of basic learning principles of operant and classical conditioning.

NOT

It is _____ necessary to establish an underlying motive for maladaptive behaviors.

True

True or False: Maladaptive behaviors are the problem, rather than signs or symptoms of a disorder or disease process.

True

True or False: It is typically NOT necessary to know how a problematic behavior was learned in the first place.

True

True or False: The focus of treatment should be on the processes that maintain the behavior (e.g., reinforcement, classical conditioning).

Most maladaptive behavior

__ ________ ______ encountered in the clinical setting can be modified and replaced with new, more adaptive, learned behavior through the appropriate application of learning principles.

Behavioral treatment methods

____ _______ _________ are precisely specified and tailored to the needs, strengths, and situations of each client.

1st Stage of Behavioral Intervention

Target definition and baseline assessment