When Treating a Person with a Psychological Disorder, a Therapist

question 453

Multiple Choice

When treating a person with a psychological disorder, a therapist makes the assumption that the person's difficulties stem in large part from his extreme and inappropriate use of defence mechanisms such as repression. This therapist most likely identifies with the ___________ perspective of psychological disorders.

• A)cognitive
• B)behavioural
• C)sociocultural
• D)psychodynamic

Explain the concepts of extinction, spontaneous recovery, generalization, and discrimination in operant conditioning.

Understand the real-life applications of reinforcement principles and how they shape behavior.

Analyze the role of reinforcement in avoiding or reducing undesired behaviors.

Grasp the concept of partial and continuous reinforcement and their durability effects on behavior.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which an association is made between a previously neutral stimulus and a stimulus that naturally elicits a response.

Neonates

Newborn babies, especially those in the first 28 days of life outside the womb.

Different Tastes

Varied preferences and likes that people have, especially in the context of food, art, culture, etc.

Sleeping Patterns

The habitual timing, duration, and quality of sleep, which can influence overall health and well-being.