MFT terms: Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy – Flashcards
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aversive control
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Use of punishment or criticism to eliminate undesirable responses, commonly used in dysfunctional families.
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baseline
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Initial recorded observations of behavior that are expected to change once treatment conditions are introduced.
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behavior modification
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The application of conditioning techniques to reduce or eliminate problematic behavior.
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classical conditioning
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salvation at the sound of a bell
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contingency contracting
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A procedure wherein a contract is written describing the terms for the exchange of behaviors and reinforcers between individuals.
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extinction
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In classic conditioning, the elimination of a conditioned response by the omission of the unconditioned stimulus.
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family schema
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Jointly held beliefs about one's own family and family life in general.
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modelling
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A form of observational learning wherein behaviors are learned by observing and imitating others, especially authority figures or those like oneself.
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negative reinforcement
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The strengthening of a tendency to exhibit desired behavior by virtue of the fact that the previous responses in that situation have been rewarded by the removal of an aversive stimulus.
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operant conditioning
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A form of learning whereby a person or animal is rewarded, through the use of positive reinforcement, for desired behavior. This is the major approach of most forms of behavioral therapy.
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positive reinforcement
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The strengthening of a behavioral tendency by virtue of the fact that previous responses in that situation have been followed by presentation of a desired reward.
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Premack Principle
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An intervention wherein family members must do less pleasant tasks before they are allowed to engage in pleasurable activities.
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punishment
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A consequence that decreases the probability that a behavior will reappear. Any noxious stimulus imposed to reduce the probability of undesired behavior.
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quid pro quo
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"Something for nothing" in Latin. This is often used in marital contracts, as a spouse agrees to do something so long as the other does something equivalent.
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reciprocity
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The likelihood that members of a couple will reinforce each other at approximately equitable rates over time.
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reinforcement
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An event, behavior, or object that, when applied, increases the rate of a particular response.
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reinforcement reciprocity
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The exchange of reinforcing behaviors between family members.
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shaping
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Reinforcing desired behavior in small steps that gradually approximate the desired behavior.
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systematic desensitization
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A behavioral therapy technique in which deep muscle relaxation is used to inhibit the effects of graded anxiety-evoking stimuli. Graduated immersion into the situation is used to decrease sensitivity to it.
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token economy
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A behavior therapy procedure based on operant conditioning principles in which token, such as poker chips, are given for socially constructive behavior, and are withheld when unwanted behavior is exhibited.
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behavior exchange theory
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Like quid pro quo. "If you clean your room everyday, you can borrow the car Saturday night."
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distorted cognitions
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Irrational thoughts: catastrophizing. Getting the should, would, coulds.
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discriminative stimulus
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Want a specific response.
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modelling
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Kid picks up the dirty word you slip and say.
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cognitive behavioral therapy
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It is used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, and other forms of mental disorders.
