Describe functional analysis and give at least one example of its main clinical use with clients when using applied behavior analysis.

What will be an ideal response?


Functional analysis typically involves brief alternating exposures to antecedent events and consequences that the behavior analyst suspects may be maintaining the problem behavior. It is typically carried out under highly controlled conditions and is used clinically mainly with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.

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Satir's human validation process model emphasizes:

a. family rules. b. functional versus dysfunctional communication patterns. c. family roles and triads. d. communication and emotional experiencing.

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What is the purpose of feminist therapy?

A. help women understand the influence of gender roles and power differentials on families and on society B. help women leave a violent or abusive partner C. help men navigate their marital relationship with their female partner more effectively D. help same-sex female couples learn the gender roles of their romantic relationship

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Which one of these therapies is most likely to make use of diagnostic classification in assessment

a. behavior therapy. b. cognitive therapy. c. rational emotive behavior therapy . d. reality therapy.

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Litigation consultants incorporate aspects from the social and behavioral sciences to support the ________ in litigation procedures.

a. company b. consultee c. lawyer d. employer

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