Deck 9: Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Question 1

The use of high-probability behavior to reinforce low-probability behavior is known as

A) aversive control
B) Premack principle
C) shaping
D) modeling

Answer 1

Premack principle

Question 2

A behavioral technique using to eliminate behavior by not reinforcing it is known as

A) punishment
B) assertive training
C) contingency contracting
D) extinction

Answer 2

extinction

Question 3

The behavioral parent training model

A) focuses on triadic constructions of the identified problem
B) aims to restructure the family hierarchy and generational boundaries
C) requires that the entire family to attend therapy
D) supports the parents' view that the child is the problem

Answer 3

supports the parents' view that the child is the problem

Question 4

The most commonly used techniques in behavior therapy fall into which category?

A) operant conditioning
B) respondent conditioning
C) cognitive/affective techniques
D) none of these choices

Question 5

This behavioral technique uses a system of points or stars to reward children for successful behavior

A) contingency contracting
B) token economy
C) aversion therapy
D) shaping

Question 6

Systematic desensitization and assertive training are both examples of ________ techniques.

A) operant conditioning
B) cognitive/affective
C) respondent conditioning
D) aversion

Question 7

Behavioral assessment methods fall into each of the following categories except which?

A) clinical interview
B) observation
C) objective testing
D) projective testing

Question 8

Assessments conducted in behavioral marriage therapy are designed to evaluate couples on all except which of the following:

A) their ability to discuss relationship problems
B) the manner in which reward and punishment are exchanged
C) their capacity for whole object relationships
D) skill at pinpointing relevant reinforcers in the relationship

Question 9

Behavioral marital therapists prefer to use ________ to identify problems and understand their etiology.

A) interviews
B) written questionnaires
C) direct observation
D) B and C
E) none of these choices

Question 10

According to behaviorists, disturbed marital interactions result from

A) low rates of positive reinforcement exchange
B) positive expectancies
C) low rates of aversive control
D) none of these choices

Question 11

A major treatment strategy in behavioral couples therapy is to

A) increase the rate of aversive control
B) improve communication skills
C) decrease positive control
D) all of these choices

Question 12

The major intent of behavioral exchange procedures is to help couples

A) with severe marital problems
B) establish reinforcement reciprocity
C) resolve sexual arousal disorders
D) evaluate treatment outcome

Question 13

Three types of sexual dysfunction identified by Helen Singer Kaplan, which correspond to three stages of the sexual response include arousal disorders, orgasm disorders, and

A) premature ejaculation
B) organic disorders
C) disorders of desire
D) none of these choices

Question 14

The assessment stage in the behavioral treatment of sexual dysfunction involves

A) scheduling a medical examination to rule out organic problems
B) establishing goals for treatment
C) conducting extensive interviews to determine the nature of the dysfunction
D) all of these choices

Question 15

Masters and Johnson tend to lump sexual problems into which category of problem

A) anxiety
B) lack of motivation
C) poor technique
D) lack of information

Question 16

What is a "functional analysis of behavior?"

Question 17

Describe the essential components of behavioral family assessment using Kanfer and Phillips' SORKC model of behavior. Provide a case illustration of how this assessment model is applied.

Question 18

Describe the principle components of behavioral parent training. Use a case example to illustrate your answer. How does the approach differ when applied to families with young children versus families with adolescents?

Question 19

Explain the cognitive-behavioral view of resistance. How does it differ from the family systemic view of resistance?

Question 20

Within the field of family therapy, behaviorists place the greatest emphasis on assessment and use the most formal and standardized procedures. List and discuss at least three advantages and three disadvantages of the behavioral emphasis on and techniques of assessment.

Question 21

How is systematic desensitization used in the treatment of sexual dysfunction?

Question 22

Explain how problems develop in a family from a cognitive-behavioral perspective.

Question 23

What is the difference between automatic thoughts and schemas?