Cognitive Behavior Modification Chapter 11 Cognitive Behavior Modification

What is Cognitive Behavior Modification (CBM)? All CBM interventions share three basic assumptions: Behavior is mediated by cognitive events A change in cognitive mediating events results in a change of behavior All persons are active participants in their learning Not a specific intervention technique

The Origins of Cognitive Behavior Modification synthesis of behavioral & cognitive psychology Blending of behavior principles & cognition theory Behavior is influenced by how we think The main determinants of behavior are within the individual

The Procedures of Cognitive Behavior Modification I Self monitoring Accuracy in self-monitoring Reinforcement for accurate self-monitoring Teaching students to self-monitor Self evaluation Teaching students to self-evaluate

The Procedures of Cognitive Behavior Modification II Self-reinforcement Teaching students to use self-reinforcement Application Student involvement and training in all steps

Self-Instructional Training Students are taught a generic set of statements that they say to themselves when confronted with various situations.

Problem-solving Training effective in reducing behavior problems and increasing appropriate social interaction

Alternative Response Training student is taught an alternative or competing response that interferes with opportunities for an undesirable response to be emitted.

Anger Control Training Students are taught to inhibit or control anger and aggressive behavior through self-instruction

Attribution Retraining based on attribution theory individuals seek causes for events in their environment and these causes influence behavior

Development and Generalization of CBM Programs Stages of constructing and implementing cognitive behavior interventions Task analysis Learner analysis Development and implementation

Summary CBM is used to modify behavior, facilitate academic performance, train problem-solving ability, and foster self-control. Major aim of CBM is to teach students to be their own agents of change, in control of their behavior and their learning