Behavior Therapists Use Classical Conditioning Techniques to Decrease Maladaptive Behaviors

question 32

Multiple Choice

Behavior therapists use classical conditioning techniques to decrease maladaptive behaviors by _____.

• A) rewarding adaptive behaviors
• B) punishing maladaptive behaviors
• C) creating new associations to replace faulty ones
• D) all of these option

Recognize the influence of Gestalt psychology on the perception of wholes as greater than the sum of parts.

Learn the basic principles of perceptual organization, including the laws of proximity, closure, and good continuation.

Comprehend depth perception and its role in identifying the dimensions and distance of objects.

Grasp the concept of figure-ground relationship and its application in perceiving objects against a background.

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Definitions:

Biopsychosocial

An approach that considers biological, psychological, and social factors and their complex interactions in understanding health, illness, and healthcare delivery.

Evolutionary

Pertaining to evolution, the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Biological

Pertaining to the science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, often with a focus on the molecular and cellular processes.

Diagnostic Categories

The classification of disorders based on symptom patterns, severity, and duration as outlined in diagnostic manuals.