FORMULA DENOTES???? B=∫ (P x E ) WHERE B = BEHAVIOUR, F= FUNCTION, P = PERSON, E = ENVIRONMENT
WHAT IS THERAPY???
WHAT IS BEHAVIOR? Behavior is always the product of two things, the nature of individual or organism that behaves the nature of situation in which the individual find himself. Situation is a source of stimulus and is always the organism’s response to stimulus from environment. TYPES OF BEHAVIOR: Respondents behavior – occur automatically and reflexively. Operant behavior – behavior under conscious control.
WHAT IS BEHAVIORAL THERAPY ???
USES Short duration – 6 to 8 weeks Sessions – 4 – 6 up to 12 for severe phobia Easy to train and cost effective Initial sessions are scheduled daily, last session are spaced out
PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIORAL THERAPY? Classical conditioning model by Ivan Pavlov (1936) Operant conditioning model by BF Skinner(1953)
CLASSICAL CONDITIONING MODEL
OPERANT CONDITIONING Behavior Consequences
TYPES OF BEHAVIORAL THERAPY Classical conditioning Systematic desensitization Aversion therapy flooding 2. Operant conditioning Increasing behavior Positive reinforcement Negative reinforcement Modelling Decreasing behavior Time out Punishment
TYPES IN DETAIL….
NURSE’S ROLE Develop nursing process which included behavioral therapy All the team members should be aware of the behavioral modifications Confidentiality Documentation Nurse – patient relationship