AP PSYCHOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

BEHAVIOR THERAPY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not true regarding behavior therapy?
A
The client must be an active participant.
B
The client is merely passive while the therapist uses techniques.
C
If clients are not involved or motivated, the chances are slim that therapy will be successful.
D
Both therapist and client need to work together for common goals.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The client is merely passive while the therapist uses techniques. All of the following are true about social skills training except: it is a psychoeducational approach to interpersonal growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Operant Conditioning. Which of the following is not true about how behavior therapists function in the therapeutic setting? They serve as a model for the client and do not require behavioral change in the client.

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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of behavior therapy? The therapist is manipulative and controlling.

Detailed explanation-5: -13) Which of the following is not a Behaviour Therapy technique? Counter transference.

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