Exam 10: Behavior Theory, the Cognitive Turn and the Influence of Mindfulness

The ______ generation of behavioral therapies stressed the importance of modeling or learning that occurs by observing behavior.

Veterans may respond to loud noises by "running for cover." This is an example of ______.

The Third-Generation Behavioral Therapies are consistent with Buddhist concepts such as clients' self-awareness and moment-to-moment acceptance of "what is."

Compare and contrast the third- and second-generation behavioral therapies.

Which of the following statements was associated with Skinner?

All behavior therapists engage in clinical strategies that support acceptance of the moment-to-moment reality of clients' experiences of suffering and other difficulties.

A person may conquer a fear of flying by observing others who fly with little fear. This can be explained by ______.

Are behavior theories holistic? Explain.

Respondent or classical conditioning (S-R) was largely developed by Watson and ______.

A child demonstrating good behaviors is rewarded with a candy. This is an example of ______.

Piaget's cognitive development theory is easily operationalized and directly addresses how events or experiences shape, regulate or alter human cognition and behavior.

How are behavior theories consistent with social work values?

______ can be defined a therapeutic model which examines problematic, learned behaviors and helps the client replace these behaviors with more adaptive behaviors.

______ is a form of learning in which behaviors are strengthened or weakened by altering the consequences that follow those behaviors.

______ is a sense of the importance of living in the present moment and reducing the judgments we experience both internally and as it relates to our environment.