Lawrence, a hypochondriac, gains a great deal of attention from his family when he complains about
health problems; they tend to ignore him when he talks about other topics.
A behavior therapist has
instructed the family to reverse these responses: ignore the complaints and reinforce other topics. What
kind of treatment does this best illustrate?
A) systematic desensitization B) contingency management
C) aversion therapy D) guided exposure
B
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Stephanie had successfully used extinction to eliminate her son's temper tantrums
However, several weeks later, her son threw another temper tantrum. Stephanie should be advised that a. she should have used an intermittent punishment schedule to stop the temper tantrums. b. spontaneous recoveries do occur and to continue ignoring the tantrums. c. she should have used negative reinforcement to stop the temper tantrums. d. her child will outgrow the tantrums in a few years.
Which of the following is NOT a key ingredient of psychoanalysis?
A) Empathic atmosphere B) Frequent meetings C) Patient who follows the fundamental rule of free association D) An analyzed psychoanalyst