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Chapter 9: Behavior Modification

Chapter 9: Behavior Modification. How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? One, but the light bulb has really got to want to change. - Anonymous. Behavior as a component of personality. Personality is thought to be comprised of:

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Chapter 9: Behavior Modification

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  1. Chapter 9:Behavior Modification How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? One, but the light bulb has really got to want to change. - Anonymous

  2. Behavior as a component of personality Personality is thought to be comprised of: • values, those abstract qualities that give meaning to our lives • attitudes, perceptions derived from these values • behaviors, any actions based on one or more attitudes Of these, behaviors are thought to be the most easily influenced.

  3. The behavior modification model • awareness • desire to change • cognitive restructuring • behavioral substitution • evaluation

  4. Behavior Styles • Passive • Too intimidated to express thoughts and feelings. • Forfeits rights and freedoms • Aggressive • Acts to intimidate others and gain control. • Includes manipulation, intimidation, accusations, fighting.

  5. Assertiveness - Defined • Ability to be comfortably strong-willed about thoughts, feelings, and actions. • An inner resource to deal peacefully with confrontations. • Expressing personal rights and feelings.

  6. Assertiveness behavior style • Focuses on specific issues and problems. • No belittling or attacking. • Expresses opinions, defends rights. • Open, tolerant, considerate. • Confronts and resolves issues.

  7. Assertiveness skills • learn to say no • learn to use “I” statements • use eye contact • use assertive body language • practice peaceful disagreement • avoid manipulation (intimidation, content substitution, personal-character attacks, avoidance) • respond rather than react

  8. Steps to initiate behavior modification • select an undesirable behavior • ask yourself how motivated you are to change this behavior • think about what changes in your perceptions and attitudes must accompany this behavioral change • specify what new behavior you wish to adopt • evaluate

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