According to Behaviour Therapists, Pathological Behaviours

question 82

Multiple Choice

According to behaviour therapists, pathological behaviours

• A) are signs of an underlying emotional or cognitive problem.
• B) should be viewed as the expression of an unconscious sexual or aggressive conflict.
• C) can be modified directly, through the application of established principles of conditioning.
• D) are the products of irrational thinking.

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Definitions:

Physical Arousal

The physiological response of the body to stimuli, which can manifest in increased heart rate, energy, and often sexual readiness.

Schachter and Singer

Psychologists who developed the Two-Factor Theory of Emotion, which emphasizes the role of physiological arousal and cognitive labels in emotion.

Arousal and Context

A theory that suggests the interpretation of emotions or responses is influenced by the physiological state of arousal and the context in which it occurs.

Biologically Determined

Characteristics or traits that are influenced by genetic factors rather than environmental conditions.