Practitioners Who Use Applied Behavior Analysis to Bring About Behavior

question 2

Multiple Choice

Practitioners who use applied behavior analysis to bring about behavior change in a student or client do not always rely solely on behaviorist principles; in many cases, they also incorporate cognitive elements into the strategies they employ. As examples of such cognitive behavior modification, they may use three of the following strategies. Which strategy is not likely to be part of cognitive behavior modification?

• A) They may give verbal guidance to help the learner execute desired behaviors effectively.
• B) They may model desired behaviors while the learner observes them doing so.
• C) They may ask the learner to think about various ways of solving a social problem and then identify the most effective response.
• D) They may have the learner read case studies about how other people have responded in similar problem situations.

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Definitions:

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment primarily involving talking and interaction with a mental health professional, aimed at resolving mental health issues or coping with life's stresses.

Biomedical Therapy

Treatment for psychological disorders that involves medication and other medical interventions to treat chemical imbalances and physical symptoms.

Chronic Anxiety

A persistent state of excessive worry and fear that interferes with daily activities, often without a specific cause.

Minimal Effort

A principle suggesting that individuals generally prefer to accomplish their goals with the least amount of effort necessary.