PSYB45H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Stress Management
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Lecture 1 behaviour modification: origins & applications (psyb45) What is behaviour: anything a person says/does. It can also be called cognitive behaviour/cognitions: dimensions of behaviour. Frequency how often does it occurs in given time period. & etc: behavioural excesses: too much of a particular type of behaviour (eating too much) Focus on factors (own bheaviours) that contribute to current problematic behaviour. Altering stimuli (includes everything in environment & person"s behaviour) in the person"s environment: behaviour modification methods & rationales can be described precisely, techniques are often applied by people in their everyday lives. Examples of behaviour modification techniques: new year"s resolution, parenting, coaching, pet training, multitude of self-help books focused on behaviour modification techniques & etc. Anytime when people try to change others behaviours can create concerns, so there is a ethical guidelines. Involves systematic application of learning principles & techniques to assess & improve individuals" covert & overt behaviours in order to enhance their daily functioning.
