Author Question: Once the goal, reinforcers, and targeted behavior have been identified, how does a behavioral ... (Read 92 times)

fasfsadfdsfa · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

Once the goal, reinforcers, and targeted behavior have been identified, how does a behavioral counselor select a plan of action?

a. The counselor has prewritten instructions for plans of action for different problems. She or he gives the client the appropriate plan and explains the process.
b. The counselor asks the client to describe his or her plan of action. Then the counselor challenges the clients assumptions until a reasonable plan has been created.
c. The client takes the lead and the counselor becomes an encouraging observer.
d. The counselor and client decide on a plan of action together.
e. The counselor selects the plan of action that has been proved most effective for that targeted behavior in laboratory tests.

Question 2

Transfer of training occurs in behavioral therapy when

a. a counselor realizes that the client should be referred to a counselor with expertise in the clients primary contact area.
b. success with one of a clients problems spreads out to untargeted areas.
c. a person-centered or Gestalt therapist decides to use behavioral interventions with a specific client.
d. the therapist uses techniques from other orientations in combination with behavioral interventions.
e. a client who is succeeding in therapy is referred to a more experienced behavioral counselor for more advanced therapy.