Assignment:
Response to the following in 300 words each part:
Part:1 Behavioral Therapies
Scenario:
Jane was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive behavior. In order to help her cope with one of her symptoms that is impacting daily functioning, Jane's therapist utilizes behavior therapy to decrease the frequency of Jane's returning to the kitchen to check if the stove is on several times before she is able to leave her home in the morning.
Analyze the given scenario and answer the following:
How might the therapist employ systematic desensitization?
How would aversion therapy be implemented in this scenario?
Part:2. To resolve cognitive dissonance, you may either change your attitudes or change your behaviors.
Address the following:
1 In your own words, define what cognitive dissonance means.
2 After considering the examples provided in the textbook, on the Wiley Media site, and in the lesson for this module, provide a personal example of when you have experienced cognitive dissonance.
3 In your example, how did you resolve cognitive dissonance? What can you do in the future to avoid cognitive dissonance?
4 There are cultural differences in expressing cognitive dissonance. Provide one example of this.
5 Cite all sources used in the APA format, including at least three in-text citations from each source and a References page.
Response to the following in 500 words
Part:3. Examine the four criteria for abnormal behavior (statistical infrequency, disability or dysfunction, personal distress, and violation of norms) using the textbook, Wiley Media site, and the ITT Tech Virtual Library.
Complete the following:
1 In your own words, define what "normal" and "abnormal" mean.
2 Locate and provide two scientific definitions of abnormal behavior-from the textbook, through online research, from a dictionary, or from any resource in the ITT Tech Virtual Library.
3 Describe the four criteria to be met for behavior to be considered abnormal and provide an example of each.
4 Discuss the need for multiple criteria and explain why one criterion is not enough to accurately classify abnormal behavior or a psychological disorder.
5 Can you think of any behavior you exhibit that might be considered abnormal if your own cultural norms were not taken into account?
6 Cite all sources used in the APA format, including at least three in-text citations from each source and a References page.