Which intervention is listed under Behaviorism Interventions?

Which intervention is listed under Behaviorism Interventions?

• A. Token economies
• B. Imagery
• C. Systematic desensitization
• D. Relaxation techniques

Answer: (A)

Behaviorism centers on observable behavior and how consequences shape those behaviors. A token economy does just that: individuals earn tokens for showing desirable behaviors, and these tokens can be exchanged for rewards. This setup uses operant conditioning, with tokens acting as conditioned reinforcers that strengthen the targeted behaviors by providing immediate, tangible consequences. Because it directly manipulates reinforcement to shape behavior, it exemplifies a behaviorism intervention. The other options align more with cognitive-behavioral approaches or anxiety-management techniques. Imagery is a cognitive strategy involving mental rehearsal; systematic desensitization pairs gradual exposure with relaxation to reduce fear via conditioning; relaxation techniques focus on reducing arousal and are common in CBT or stress-management programs. While valuable in their own right, they don’t implement the reinforcement-based shaping central to behaviorism.

Behaviorism centers on observable behavior and how consequences shape those behaviors. A token economy does just that: individuals earn tokens for showing desirable behaviors, and these tokens can be exchanged for rewards. This setup uses operant conditioning, with tokens acting as conditioned reinforcers that strengthen the targeted behaviors by providing immediate, tangible consequences. Because it directly manipulates reinforcement to shape behavior, it exemplifies a behaviorism intervention.

The other options align more with cognitive-behavioral approaches or anxiety-management techniques. Imagery is a cognitive strategy involving mental rehearsal; systematic desensitization pairs gradual exposure with relaxation to reduce fear via conditioning; relaxation techniques focus on reducing arousal and are common in CBT or stress-management programs. While valuable in their own right, they don’t implement the reinforcement-based shaping central to behaviorism.