Q Behavior therapy - also called behavior modification - applies principles of learning to directly promote desired behavioral change. Behavior therapists rely heavily on principles of conditioning and observational learning. They help clients discontinue self-defeating behavior patterns such as overeating, smoking, and phobic avoidance of harmless stimuli. They also aid clients in the acquisition of adaptive behavior patterns such as the social skills required to start social relationships. Examples include: Fear-Reduction Methods Aversive Conditioning Operant Conditioning Procedures Read The Chemistry of Obsession, Download The Chemistry of Obsession,by Glausiusz (1996). After reading this brief article, answer the following questions in a 250-300 word reply: (1) What is the cure rate for OCD patients who engage in behavior therapy? (2) How many Americans are afflicted with OCD? (3) What are the names of the four brain structures studied by the researchers? (4) What do individuals with OCD experience when undergoing behavior therapy? (5) What is the most interesting thing you discovered in this article? Respond to at least two other students in 75-100 words. Note: Click the options button in the upper right corner to see the rubric for this exercise.
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