In Which Stage Is It Important to Play Devil's Advocate

question 25

Multiple Choice

In which stage is it important to play devil's advocate?

• A) Optimize practicality
• B) Multiply stimuli
• C) Gather stimuli
• D) Create customer concepts
• E) Create stimuli

Acknowledge the importance of baseline data collection prior to therapeutic intervention.

Recognize various tools and scales (like SUDS and Positive and Negative Affect Schedule) in assessing client’s mood and affect.

Comprehend the importance of strength-based questions and focusing on client self-efficacy and personal resources in therapy.

Understand the characteristics and symptoms of psychological fears and phobias.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A form of behavioral control involving the application of an unpleasant stimulus or removal of a pleasant stimulus in response to undesired behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior modification that involves rewarding desirable behaviors, thereby increasing the likelihood of their recurrence.

Variable Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where rewards are provided after an unpredictable time interval, leading to more consistent behavior.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where the first response after a fixed time period is rewarded.