PSYB45H3 Chapter 21: Chapter 21
29 Apr 2011
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Psyb45 chapter 21 habit reversal procedures. Habit reversal: procedures used to decrease the frequency of undesirable habit behaviours. Habit behaviours often don"t interfere to any great extent with the person"s social functioning; they tend to be more of an annoyance to the person or to significant others in the person"s life. When the habit behaviour occurs frequently or with high intensity, the person may seek treatment for the problem. In such cases, a habit behaviour may be seen as a habit disorder. Three habit behaviours: nervous habits, motor tics, stuttering. Nervous habits: involve repetitive, manipulative behaviours that are believed to be most likely to occur when the person experiences heightened nervous tension. Motor tics: repetitive, jerking movements of a particular muscle group in the body. Vocal tics: repetitive vocal sound that doesn"t serve a social function (throat clearing/coughing) Tourette"s disorder: a tic disorder involving multiple motor and vocal tics.
