Behavior Therapy – Ivan Pavlov

Behavior therapy

refers to a set of therapeutic interventions that aim to eliminate maladaptive, self

defeating behaviors and replace them with healthy, adaptive behaviors.

behaviorism

Behavioral therapy, rooted in

True

behavioral therapy is action-oriented, focusing on the behavior itself as the problem and teaching new behaviors to address the issue. As maladaptive habits are developed from past learning, new learning can help correct them.True or false

environmental conditioning

Behavior is learned through

False

Since behavior is learned, it cannot be unlearned or modified.True ot False

Neutral Conditioned Stimulus

- doesn’t initially trigger a response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

naturally triggers a response

Unconditioned Response

natural response or reaction to a stimulus wihtout learning it such as salivating,crying etc.

Conditioned stimulus

previously the neutral stimulus but when it repeatedly paired with the unconditioned stimulus, it became a ________

Conditioned response

it is a learned response to the conditioned stimulus who is previously neutral but after being paired with uncondition stimulus that eleciti uncoondition response, the neutral became condition and elicit a _______

Extinction

when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without

the unconditioned stimulus, the conditioned response weakens and

eventually disappears.

Spontaneous Recovery

after extinction, the conditioned response may

appear (weaker) temporarily if the conditioned stimulus is presented again.

Generalization

similar stimuli to the conditioned stimulus may also elicit the

conditioned response

Discrimination

the ability to distinguish between the conditioned and other

stimuli that do not predict the unconditioned stimulus.

Active listening and empathy

technique ro build rapport and trust

Cognitive-behavioral techniques

to challenge negative thoughts and

behaviors

Mindfulness and relaxation strategies

technique for for stress and emotional

regulation

Goal-setting and problem-solving

to encourage progress and personal

growth.

Time constraints

counseling sessions are limited in scope and duration.

Client readiness

effectiveness depends on willingness and motivation

Counselor expertise

not all counselors specialize in every issue.

Cultural barriers

– differences may affect understanding and

communication.

Not a quick fix

progress requires effort, patience, and consistency.