Behavior Therapy

Behavior Therapy

 

 

Founder: B.F. Skinner (1904 - 1990)

 

Behavior therapy is a goal-oriented, therapeutic approach that treats emotional and behavioral disorders as maladaptive learned responses that can be replaced by healthier ones with appropriate training.

 

 

 

 

Goal

The goal of Behavior therapy is increase personal choice and to create new grounds for learning.

 

 

Focus

The focus of therapy is on the end result. After taking away the positive condition away, you still get the same effect.

 

 

Key Points:

• Operant conditioning
• Progressive muscle relaxation
• Systematic desensitization
• Social skills training
• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

 

 

 

 

 

Links:

http://www.laynestoops.com/blog/b-f-skinners-behavior-therapy/