Behavioural Treatments for Phobias - Vocabulary

Acquisition

• The process of gaining or acquiring something.

• A method of losing or giving away items.

• A strategy for avoiding responsibilities.

• An approach to minimizing resources.

Behaviourist Approach

• A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of observable behaviour and the role of environmental factors in shaping behaviour.

• A theory that focuses on the unconscious mind and internal processes.

• An approach that prioritizes cognitive processes over observable actions.

• A method that relies solely on introspection and personal experience.

Hierarchy

• A system of ranking or organizing things according to levels of importance.

• A method of random selection without any order.

• A type of social structure based on equality.

• A process of eliminating all but one option.

Classical Conditioning

• A learning process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus to produce a conditioned response.

• A method of teaching that involves rewards and punishments.

• A technique used to improve memory retention through repetition.

• A process of learning that occurs through observation and imitation.

Response

• A reaction to a stimulus or situation.

• A type of feedback mechanism.

• An emotional state of mind.

• A physical action without thought.

Reciprocal Inhibition

• A principle stating that two incompatible responses cannot occur simultaneously.

• A technique used to enhance memory retention.

• A method for increasing anxiety levels in therapy.

• A strategy for promoting aggressive behavior.

Stimulus

• A response to a situation or event.

• Something that provokes or triggers a reaction or response.

• A type of emotional reaction.

• A method of communication.

Operant Conditioning

• A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behaviour.

• A technique used to improve memory retention.

• A process of learning through observation and imitation.

• A strategy for enhancing problem-solving skills.

Exhibit

• To hide or conceal a behaviour or quality.

• To show or display a behaviour or quality.

• To ignore or overlook a behaviour or quality.

• To analyze or evaluate a behaviour or quality.

Presence

• The state of being present or in a particular place.

• A feeling of absence or emptiness.

• The act of being ignored or overlooked.

• A condition of being distant or removed.