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Therapeutic Approaches

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A therapist working with children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) gives them a star sticker each time they complete a task without distraction. After collecting five stars, they can exchange it with a small toy. What psychological technique is being used here?

a

Classical conditioning

b

Token economy

c

Systematic desensitization

d

Free association

✓ Correct answer: b)

Token economy

Explanation

A Token Economy is a behavior modification technique based on Operant Conditioning developed by B. F. Skinner.
In this method, A child receives a token (such as a star sticker, point, or chip) for displaying a desired behavior.
These tokens can later be exchanged for a reward (such as a toy, privilege, or treat).

Q2

Your friend failed an important test. You sit with him/her, listen to his/her feelings, and try to understand the experience without judgement.
Which quality are you demonstrating and why?

a

Sympathy - because you feel sorry for your friend's situation.

b

Empathy - because you are trying to understand your friend's feeling from their perspective.

c

Assertiveness - because you are confidentially telling them what to do.

d

Motivation - because you are pushing them to study harder next time.

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Q3

In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a Statement of Reason (R). Read the Statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A) : Creative visualisation helps in managing stress by using imagination and mental imagery.
Reason (R) : It is more effective when the mind is quiet, the body is relaxed, and the eyes are closed, as this minimizes distractions and enhances focus.

a

(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

b

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

c

Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

d

Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

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Q4

A person dislikes a type of food, expresses negative opinion about it, and avoids it. Which components of the A-B-C model of attitudes are illustrated in this example?
(A) Affective and Cognitive
(B) Affective and Behavioural
(C) Cognitive and Behavioural
(D) Affective, Behavioural and Cognitive

a

Affective and Cognitive

b

Affective and Behavioural

c

Cognitive and Behavioural

d

Affective, Behavioural and Cognitive

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