Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Read the passage and answer the following questions:

Mrs. Sharma is a mother of two children aged 7 and 9 years. Both of them are very notorious and do not listen to her instructions. With every passing day, it is becoming difficult for her to regulate their behaviour. She is not able to discipline them, which she considers an important part of a successful life. One day, she comes across an article in which it is mentioned that if a mother observes behavioural issues in her child, she can apply a technique to modify the undesirable behavior of the child. According to this technique, Mrs. Sharma can give coupons to her children whenever they exhibit desirable behaviours. The coupons could later be exchanged by them for some tangible things such as candy, toys etc. Surprisingly, this technique worked very effectively with her children. In another article she came to know about another technique to modify behavior in which undesirable behavior can be reduced, and desirable behavior can be increased simultaneously.

The techniques mentioned in the passage is applied in which form of therapy?

Options:

Humanistic therapy

Behaviour therapy

Psychodynamic therapy

Existential therapy

Correct Answer:

Behaviour therapy

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Behaviour therapy

The passage describes techniques used to modify or change a child's behavior. The first technique involves giving coupons for desirable behavior, which can be exchanged for rewards. This is a classic example of a token economy, a powerful tool in behaviour therapyBehaviour therapy focuses on the idea that undesirable behaviors are learned and can be unlearned, or replaced with more desirable ones. It uses principles of learning, such as reinforcement and punishment, to achieve behavioral change.