PSYB45H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Aaron T. Beck, Dsm-5, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Behaviour anything a person says or does; muscular, glandular, or electrical activity of orgo. Overt (visible) behaviours could be observed and recorded by an indy other than one performing behaviour. Covert (internal, private) behaviours activities that cannot be readily observed by others (thinking, feeling and imagining); imagining + private self-talk = cognitive behaviours. Quickly providing general information about how indy might perform. May imply specific treatment program will be helpful. Can negatively affect way indy may be treated. Influence us to focus on indy"s problem behaviours rather than their strengths. Pro of using deficits and excesses: behaviour causes concern and specific procedures are available to improve behaviour: behaviour modification: culture and ethical views determine which behaviour is considered deficient or excessive. Behaviour modification systematic application of learning principles and techniques to assess and improve indy"s covert and overt behaviours in order to enhance their daily functioning.
