Kashmir University Ma Psychology 4th Sem PSY17 BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION Syllabus

Kashmir University Ma Psychology 4th Sem PSY17 BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION Syllabus

SEMESTER- IV PSY – 17 BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION

SEMESTER- IV PSY – 17 BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION Objectives 1. To impart knowledge and develop skills needed for Applying behaviour modification techniques. 2. To impart knowledge and develop skills towards self-development.

Unit I Introduction – Behaviour Modification . Learning Theory Foundation of Behaviour Modification-Merits and Limitations of Behavioral Approach. Cognitive-Behavioural- Perspective of Behaviour Modification.

Unit II Relaxation Techniques – Jacobson’s Progressive Muscular Relaxation, Yoga, Meditation; Systematic Desensitization-Basic Principles- Construction of Hierarchy- Scene Presentation Theory of Desensitization; Assertive Training-Method of Assertive Training , Theory of Assertive Training.

Unit III Modeling Procedures-Acquisition & Facilitation of New Behaviour Pattern by Modeling, Graduated Modeling, Participant Modeling and Contact Desensitization; Contingency Management Procedures, The Role of Reinforcement In The Learning of Social Behaviors, Shaping, Time Out Procedures, Token Economy; Cognitive Behaviour Modification Techniques, Meichenbaum Self-Training Beck’s Model - Rational Emotive Therapy Of Ellis.

Unit IV Clinical Applications of Behaviour Therapy in Anxiety Disorders, Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders, Sexual Disorders, Childhood Disorders,

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