AP PSYCHOLOGY

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TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

THERAPY AND TREATMENT

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A behavioral system has been implemented in which adolescents earn points for target behaviors like getting up on time, making beds, attending class, etc. They are allowed to exchange their earned points for privileges, activities, etc. This system is called ____ and is based on ____ .
A
time out; extinction
B
systematic desensitization; gradual exposure
C
a token economy; reinforcement
D
primary reinforcement; non-reward
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Both CBT and BT try to manage pain by addressing the associated psychological and practical processes. CBT involves the avoidance of negative thoughts. BT helps patients to understand how they can change their behaviour in order to reduce pain.

Detailed explanation-2: -In behavior therapy, a therapist employs principles of learning from classical and operant conditioning to help clients change undesirable behaviors.

Detailed explanation-3: -Behaviour therapy is a treatment approach originally derived from learning theory, which seeks to solve problems and relieve symptoms by changing behaviour and the environmental contingencies which control behaviour.

Detailed explanation-4: -Behavior therapy refers to a set of therapeutic interventions that aim to eliminate maladaptive, self-defeating behaviors and replace them with healthy, adaptive behaviors.

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