You Make an Appointment to See a Therapist And, as You

question 152

Multiple Choice

You make an appointment to see a therapist and, as you are waiting, you notice that a large number of the books on the therapist's shelves deal with the work of Aaron Beck. You might expect that this therapist will

• A) emphasize the need to bring unconscious conflicts and defenses into conscious awareness.
• B) help you recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs.
• C) provide a supportive emotional environment while allowing you to determine the pace and direction of your therapy.
• D) use counterconditioning to reverse maladaptive behaviors.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in which a behavior is reinforced each time it occurs, leading to rapid learning.

Behaviors Persist

Behaviors Persist refers to the phenomenon where actions continue or are repeated over time, often due to reinforcement or underlying psychological factors.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a behavior is rewarded or punished at irregular intervals, making the response more resistant to extinction.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society or social group.