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Behavior Modifications(Coun 345)  Question Paper

Behavior Modifications(Coun 345)  

Course:Counseling

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions:
Answer question one and any other three questions.
Question One
Explain the following terms as used in behavior modification
Secondary reinforce.
(2mks)
Shaping.
(2mks)
Systematic desensitization.
(2mks)
Briefly explain any three characteristics of behavior.
(3mks)
State three areas of application of behavior modification.
(3mks)
Explain the principles underlying the use of the following in behavior modification
Classical conditioning.
(2mks)
Operant conditioning.
(2mks)
Social learning approach.
(2mks)

Question Two
Discuss how behavior change is achieved through reinforcements. (9mks)
Explain any three factors that may influence the effectiveness of a reinforcer.
(6mks)

Question Three
Explain two conditions under which behavior extinction occurs. (5mks)
Discuss how extinction can be used in modifying a specific maladaptive behavior
. (10mks)

Question Four
Discuss three conditions that may determine effectiveness of punishment as a behavior modification principle.
(9mks)
Explain three limitations of using punishment.
(6mks)

Question Five
Explain any two relaxation techniques that can be used to address anxiety.
(6mks)
Discuss how you can overcome phobia of rats through systematic desensitization.
(9mks)

Question Six
State three characteristics of behavior maintenance.
(6mks)
What meaning would take to ensure behavior maintenance when rehabilitating a client?
(9mks)






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