Question

Describe any six behavioral therapy techniques.

Answer 1

Behavioral therapy techniques :
In classical conditioning:

Flooding: A type of behavior therapy, behavior modification which tries to eliminate fear by exposing the patient over and over again to the stimuli which arouse the fear-based on the principle of extinction.

Systematic desensitization : A form of behavior therapy for phobias in which individuals first learn how to induce a relaxed state in their own bodies. Then, while in a relaxed state, they are exposed to stimuli that elicit fear.

Aversion Therapy: This technique involves unpleasant stimulation in aversion therapy. Its objective is not to undo fear or revulsion but to induce such feelings, specifically in relation to stimuli that trigger unwanted behaviour.

Modelling Techniques :
Modelling is based on the type of cognitive learning known as observational learning. Modelling is also a valuable Technique tool, especially in phobias.

Instrumental conditioning:
Extinction: Time out from reinforcement or simply time out, it is also called omission training.

Token economies : The use of conditioned or secondary reinforces money like tokens to strengthen desired behaviours in mental hospitals, prisons, and other similar institutions. By the use of these tokens desirable behaviours which aid therapy can be shaped.

Shaping: In instrumental conditioning, teaching the desired response through a series of successive steps that lead the learner to the final response. Each small step leading to the final response is reinforced.’ Also, called the method of successive approximations

Covert Sensitization’s : A useful alternative to physical punishment is covert sensitization. In this technique, the unwanted behavior is imagined together with its imaginary punishing consequences, e.g. an alcoholic is trained to imagine drilling and its consequences such as vomiting or being fired.

• Relaxation training
• Functional analysis of behavior
• Identifying positive and negative reinforces
• Differential reinforcement
• Assertive training