FRHD 3150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Behavior Modification, The Techniques, Human Behavior

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

Document Summary

-the way in which a person reacts to the environment; the way in which an organism works. Martin & pear: covert behaviors or cognitive behaviors: thoughts; feelings. Ex: exercising is a behavior, losing weight is a product of behavior. Ex: (cid:498)(ard working(cid:499) is a behavioral label; (cid:498)depression(cid:499) is a behavioral label. )nvolves the collection and analysis of info and data in order to : -guide the selection of an appropriate behavioral treatment. Define problem in terms of a behavior that can be measured. Demonstrate that the behavior changed as a result of your intervention. 7 main characteristics: define/measure problem, alter clients" environment, precise methods and rationale. Behavior modification common themes: techniques applied in everyday life, basic and applied research in principles of leaning/behavior, )ntervention described precisely and causes change, accountability. Behavior modification involves the systematic application of learning principles and techniques to assess and improve individuals" covert and overt behavior to enhance their functioning.