AP PSYCHOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

BEHAVIOR THERAPY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the main functions of the therapist in behavioral therapy?
A
performs functional assessment/ behavior analysis
B
directive and offer suggestions, also tries to understand function of client behaviors
C
increase awareness of clients’ emotions and how to make productive use of them
D
tries to analyze client behavior by how she/he experiences it
E
evaluate success of change plan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Behavior therapists assist patients in developing the skills and thought patterns needed to overcome unhealthy or maladaptive behaviors. They may own their own practices or work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, schools, or detention facilities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Behavior therapy is focused on helping an individual understand how changing their behavior can lead to changes in how they are feeling. The goal of behavior therapy is usually focused on increasing the person’s engagement in positive or socially reinforcing activities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Behavioral therapy techniques use reinforcement, punishment, shaping, modeling, and related techniques to alter behavior. These methods have the benefit of being highly focused, which means they can produce fast and effective results.

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