Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Rohit aged 7, sulks and cries when he is not allowed to play cricket with his friends. Choose the techniques/therapy which is most suitable for bringing a change in his undesirable behavour.

(A) Token economy
(B) Differential reinforcement
(C) Electro-convulsive therapy
(D) Systematic desensitisation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(B) and (C) only

(A) and (B) only

(B) and (D) only

(A) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(A) and (B) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) and (B) only

  • (A) Token economyCorrect. Suitable for children, uses rewards (tokens) to encourage desirable behavior. 

  • (B) Differential reinforcementCorrect. Involves reinforcing alternative positive behavior while discouraging undesirable behavior. 

  • (C) Electro-convulsive therapyNot suitable; used only in severe mental disorders. 

  • (D) Systematic desensitisation → Used mainly for phobias/anxieties, not for sulking/crying.