Behaviourist Approach to explaining/treating Abnormality Quiz

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Quiz on the Behaviourist Approach and Systematic Desensitisation.
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Question 1

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What is the main idea of Systematic Desensitisation?
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  • It's possible to experience 2 similar emotions at the same time
  • It's impossible to experience 2 opposite emotions at the same time
  • It's impossible to experience 2 similiar emotions at the same time
  • It's possible to experience 2 opposite emotions at the same time

Question 2

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Behaviourists aim to replace adaptive behaviour with maladaptive behaviour?
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  • True
  • False

Question 3

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Operant conditioning works by association?
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  • True
  • False

Question 4

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What is it called when behaviour is rewarded?
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  • Negative reinforcement
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Neutral reinforcement
  • None of the above

Question 5

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Negative reinforcement isn't always a bad thing?
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  • True
  • False

Question 6

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In order to move up the hierarchy of fear (SD) the patient has to be...
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  • As relaxed as they can
  • They don't have to be calm or relaxed
  • 100% relaxed

Question 7

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Which evidence supports Systematic Desensitisation as a treatment of abnormality?
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  • Little Albert - Watson & Rayner
  • Little Jones - Peterson
  • Little Peter - Jones
  • Little Hans - Freud

Question 8

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What are the strengths of Systematic Desensitisation as a treatment of Abnormality?
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  • It's a reductionist approach
  • It's less traumatic than flooding
  • It's quick to administer
  • SD can establish cause and effect
  • Relapse rates are low
  • Immediate positive effect
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