FRHD 3150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: The Techniques, Empathy

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

Document Summary

Exercise is behaviour, weight loss is product of behaviour. Depression is behaviour label, negative thoughts is behaviour. Don"t want to use these when doing assessment. Behaviour is often communicating something in some way. Involves the collection and analysis of info and data to: o o o o. Guide the selection of an appropriate behavioural treatment. Define the problem in terms of a behaviour that can be measured. Objective descriptions of behaviour. demonstrate that the behaviour. Behavioural modification: the techniques applied to modify behaviour. Accountability -record for other staff of what"s happened thus far for client, observations etc (page 4) Behaviour mod involves the systematic application of learning principles and techniques to asses and improve individuals covert and overt behavioural to enhance their functioning. Are flexible and can be changed o o. Maladaptive behaviour can be weakened/distinguished-inhibits persons promotes adjustment ability to adjust. Mal response-avoid or ignore negative or unwanted situation.