FRHD 3150 Lecture : Strategies for Behaviour Change Week 1.doc

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 3150
• Professor: Michelle Preyde

Document Summary

Products of behaviour: it is important to separate products of behaviour" from behaviour". E. g. , exercising is a behaviour losing weight is a product of behaviour. Behavioural labels: it is important to separate behavioural labels" from actual behaviours. E. g. , hardworking" is a behavioural label depression" is a behavioural label. Behavioural assessment: involves the collection and analysis of information and data in order to: Identify possible causes of the behaviour (antecedents) Guide the selection of an appropriate behavioural treatment. Behaviour assessment and modification as a science: define problem in terms of a behaviour that can be measured, objective descriptions of behaviour, demonstrate that the behaviour changed as a result of your intervention. Behavioural modification: the techniques applied to modify behaviour. Thus, behaviour modification involves the systematic application of learning principles and techniques to assess and improve individuals" covert and overt behaviours to enhance their functioning . Assumptions of behavioural modification: behaviours are learned, behaviours are flexible and can be changed.