Understanding Behavior Therapy Techniques

What is the primary goal of behavior therapy?

• To analyze the root causes of behavior

• To modify maladaptive behavior patterns by reinforcing desired behavior

• To explore unconscious thoughts

• To develop new cognitive strategies

Which technique involves gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking situations while in a relaxed state?

• Flooding

• Aversion Therapy

• Systematic Desensitization

• Modeling

In systematic desensitization, what is the purpose of hierarchy construction?

• To identify the most frightening situation

• To verbalize the situation that frightens you in specific terms

• To avoid anxiety-provoking situations

• To practice relaxation techniques

What is a key characteristic of flooding in behavior therapy?

• Gradual exposure to anxiety

• Immediate removal from the anxiety-provoking situation

• Direct exposure to the anxiety-provoking situation

• Use of relaxation techniques

Why is it important not to prematurely remove a person from an anxiety-provoking situation in flooding therapy?

• It can reinforce the anxiety through conditioning

• It can cause physical harm

• It can lead to immediate relief

• It can increase relaxation

Which of the following is NOT suitable for clients with heart disease and fragile psychological adaptation?

• Systematic Desensitization

• Flooding/Exposure Therapy

• Modeling

• Assertiveness Training

In modeling, how does a client learn new behaviors?

• Through direct instruction

• By imitation and observation

• By trial and error

• Through verbal reinforcement

What is the main focus of assertiveness training?

• To teach people how to be aggressive

• To teach people how to stand up for themselves

• To teach people how to avoid conflict

• To teach people how to be passive

Assertiveness training aims to balance which two behaviors?

• Aggression and passivity

• Anxiety and relaxation

• Fear and courage

• Confidence and humility

What is the principle behind aversion therapy?

• Reinforcing desired behavior

• Extinguishing a behavior through presenting punishment immediately after behavior response

• Gradual exposure to anxiety

• Observational learning