A Small Group That Ranges from Two to About Twelve

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Short Answer

A small group that ranges from two to about twelve individuals, averaging about five to six individuals, and can form because adolescents engage in similar activities.

Explain the application of behavior modification techniques in shaping desired behavior.

Knowledge of how cognitive aspects are integrated with behavior therapies, specifically in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Analyze the ethical considerations and criticisms of using operant conditioning techniques in behavior modification.

Understand the historical development and foundational theories of behavior therapy, including key figures such as Ivan Pavlov, Joseph Wolpe, and B.F. Skinner.

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Definitions:

Archetypes

are universally recognized symbols and themes that appear in myths, stories, and dreams, reflecting common aspects of the human experience.

Carl Jung

A Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology, known for concepts such as the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the process of individuation.

Neo-Freudian

Pertains to psychologists and theorists who accepted the basic tenets of Freud's psychoanalytic theory but expanded and developed the theory in various directions, often emphasizing social and cultural determinants of personality.

Collective Unconscious

A concept in analytical psychology, coined by Carl Jung, referring to structures of the unconscious mind shared among beings of the same species.