This document discusses behavioral therapy techniques. It introduces behavioral therapy as using techniques to change maladaptive behaviors by reinforcing desirable behaviors and eliminating unwanted ones. The techniques are rooted in behaviorism and focus on how the environment shapes learning. Some techniques discussed include systematic desensitization, flooding, activity scheduling, shaping, token economies, the Premack principle, time out, and contingency contracting. Both advantages like using empirically tested techniques and brief treatment, and disadvantages like treating symptoms rather than underlying causes are noted.

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BEHAVIOR THERAPY
By: Himanshi Singh
Clinical Psychologist

2. Introduction
Behavioral therapy is a term used to describe a broad
range of techniques used to change maladaptive behaviors.
The goal is to reinforce desirable behaviors and eliminate
unwanted ones.
Behavioral therapy is rooted in the principles of
behaviorism, a school of thought focused on the idea that
we learn from our environment..

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Reinforcement/ Punishment

4. BEHAVIOR THERAPY
TECHNIQUES

5. Systemic
Desensitization
Flooding

6. Activity Scheduling
Shaping
Token economy

8. Premack principle
Time out
Contingency contracting

10. Advantages & Disadvantages of Behavioural Therapy
• Behavioral therapists use empirically tested techniques,
assuring that clients are receiving both effective and brief
treatment
• Address ethical issues by stating that therapy is basically
an education process; an essential feature of behavior
therapy involves collaboration between therapist & client

11. • Behavior therapy treats symptoms rather
than causes
• Behavior therapy involves control &
manipulation by therapist

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CASE STUDY