In Behavior Therapy, an Important Aspect of Treatment Is

question 118

Multiple Choice

In behavior therapy, an important aspect of treatment is , and this is called .

• A)eliciting the undesirable behavior so it can be punished; classical conditioning
• B)getting the patient to model the correct behavior; operant conditioning
• C)reinforcing desired behaviors; behavior modification
• D)getting the patient to recognize maladaptive behaviors; applied behavioral analysis

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A region of the brain associated with the formation of new memories and spatial navigation.

Anterograde Amnesia

A loss of the ability to create new memories after the event that caused the amnesia, leading to a partial or complete inability to recall the recent past, while long-term memories from before the event remain intact.

Coma

A state of deep unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened, resulting from illness or injury.

Concussion

A form of brain damage resulting from a head impact, fall, or other incident that causes the brain to move forcefully within the skull.