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Behavior Modification(Coun 345) Question Paper

Behavior Modification(Coun 345) 

Course:Counseling

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions:
Question One
Define the following terms
Behavior.
(2mks)
Behavior modification.
(2mks)
Describe four different types of abnormal behavior.
(8mks)
(i) Explain classical conditioning
(3mks)
ii) Relate classical conditioning to behaviour modification. (5mks)

Question Two
Differentiate between the following types of reinforcement
Positive reinforcement
(1mk)
Primary reinforcement
(1mk)
Secondary reinforcement
(1mk)
How does the following schedules of reinforcement influence behavior modification.
Variable ratio schedule.
(2mks)
Fixed interval schedule.
(2mks)
(i) Is punishment effective in behavior modification.
(3mks)
ii) Give reasons why people turns to punishment when trying to change a child’s behavior. (4mks)
How does satiation and immediacy affect behavior modification. (6mks)

Question Three
Define the term functional behaviors assessment.
(2mks)
Describe how the following techniques that are used in behaviour modification.
Relaxation method.
(4mks)
Flooding
(2mks)
Response shaping
(4mks)
Token economies
(3mks)
How does systematic use of reinforcement work in changing a behavior?
(5mks)

Question Four
Describe how the following major steps are used in behavior modification
Assessment.
(3mks)
Deciding to change the behaviours.
(3mks)
Beginning the program
(3mks)
Evaluating the program
(3mks)
Explain how the process of behavior change modes can be applied in correction of a drug addict.
(4mks)
Briefly explain criticism leveled against behavior modification.
(4mks)

Question Five
Explain what you understand by the following terms in behavior modification
Informed consent.
(3mks)
Documentation.
(2mks)
Counselor competence
(2mks)
Describe the following ethical dilemma in behavior modification
Fulfilling the duty to protect.
(2mks)
Protecting the integrity of the assessment process.
(2mks)

(i) What is online counseling.
(2mks)
ii) State two advantages of using online counseling (2mks)
iii) State three behaviours problems associated with interest use. (3mks)






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