Behavioral Therapy
Definition
Behavioral therapy is a type of psychotherapy that aims at changing maladaptive behaviors through learning new responses or skills.
Analogy
Consider behavioral therapy like training a puppy. If it misbehaves, you correct the behavior and reward it when it behaves correctly. Similarly, behavioral therapy helps individuals learn new behaviors to replace harmful ones through techniques like reinforcement.
Related terms
Classical Conditioning: A learning process where two stimuli are repeatedly paired until an association is formed.
Operant Conditioning: A method of learning that uses rewards and punishments for behavior.
Systematic Desensitization: A type of exposure therapy used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing a person to the feared object or situation in a controlled environment.
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