Practice Behaviour Therapy (5.2.2) - Therapeutic Approaches

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Question 1.
What is the main focus of behaviour therapy?
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Think about what behaviour therapy aims to achieve.
Question 2.
Define positive reinforcement.
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Consider how rewards are used in learning.
3Question 3.
What does behaviour therapy primarily aim to do?
- Modify maladaptive behaviours
- Explore childhood experiences
- Provide medication
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Think about the goals of therapies focused on behaviour.
4Question 4.
True or False: Aversive conditioning is a widely accepted and ethical practice in therapy.
- True
- False
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Consider the ethical implications of applying painful methods in therapy.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of behaviour therapy in treating a specific phobia, such as arachnophobia, and suggest an appropriate intervention strategy.
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Consider how gradual exposure can lead to reduced anxiety.
Question 6.
Analyze the ethical considerations surrounding the use of aversive conditioning in therapeutic practices.
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Think about the balance between effectiveness and ethical responsibility.

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