PSYC 4061 Study Guide - Final Guide: Play Therapy, Neurofeedback, Intensify

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 4061
• Professor: Michael Luther

Document Summary

Radical counterpoint to the humanism of carl rogers. Assimilated into the mainstream of counselling even insight oriented approaches use this. Behavioural approaches have the following in common: emphasis on the present rather than past, attention to changing specific dysfunctional behaviours, reliance on research, a preference for carefully measuring treatment outcomes, matching specific treatments to particular presenting problems. Form of psychotherapy-emphasizes important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do. Emotional distress comes from the negative thoughts. Changing patterns of thinking will result in relief of distress. Use time series charts for graphic portrayal od client change. Helps counsellor study single case, plotting baseline data/results. Aids in quantitatively and describing behaviors & effects of any action. Strength is assessment procedures and wide variety of treatment strategies. Contract includes: goals procedures consequences daily punishment contract reward and contract punishment. Frequency of behaviour may be increased or decreased according to type and timing of stimuli presented.