2. Behavioral therapy
Psychotherapy, modify maladaptive behavior patterns by reinforcing more
adaptive behaviors.
Eysenck in 1958, championed Wolpe's approach, labeling the new learning
approaches to psychopathology.
"Behaviorism".
3. Major assumptions and foundation of
behavioral therapy
All behavior is learned (adaptive and maladaptive)
Humans are passive organisms that can be conditioned or shaped to do anything
if correct responses are rewarded or reinforced.
classical conditioning
learning by association
Operant conditioning
Based on law of effect
4. Behavioral therapies based on classical conditioning
Flooding
Aversion Therapy
Systematic desensitization
1.Covert (direct)
2.Vivo (indirect, imagination)
Method/steps
Relaxation technique
Hierarchy construction
Desensitization of stimulus
5. Behavioral therapy based on operant conditioning
Token economy
Modeling
Shaping
Exposure and response prevention therapy
Contingency management
a. It forces the behavior-change goals, rewards, reinforcements etc.
b. This type is very advantageous as it emphasizes on keeping promise and to
remain on your purpose.
6. Restitution (over correction)
Restitution means restoring the disturbed situation to a state that is much better than it was before
occurrence of problem behavior
E.g. if a patient passes urine in ward he is not only asked to clean dirty area but to mop entire ward
7. Assertiveness and social skill training:
Is a behavior therapy in which patient is given training to bring about change in
his emotional or other behavioral pattern to assertive
Are encouraged not to be afraid of showing an appropriate response, negative
or positive, to an idea or suggestion.
Assertive behavior training is given by therapist, first by role play and then by
practicing in real life situation.
Social skill training helps to improve social manners like encouraging eye contact,
speaking appropriately, observing simple etiquette and relating to people
8. ABA therapy:
Affects a person’s communication development and social behaviors.
Therapists often opt for behavioral therapy to help children with autism
overcome a spectrum of related conditions and disorders.
To be effective for children with autism to eliminate negative behaviors and
increase skills in areas related to social and communication.
Therapist conducts one-on-one sessions spanning for 10-40 hours a week in
different environments for effective results.
Parents and other family members are encouraged to participate in the sessions
in order to generalize the skill set to the home setting and around key supports
for the child
9. Typically, a certified therapist conducts one-on-one sessions spanning for 10-40
hours a week in different environments for effective results.
Parents and other family members are encouraged to participate in the sessions in
order to generalize the skill set to the home setting and around key supports for
the child
