1. Identify the key figures associated with the development of behavior
therapy.
2. Differentiate the four developmental areas of behavior
therapy: classical conditioning, operant conditioning, social
cognitive theory, and cognitive behavior therapy.
3. Evaluate the central characteristics and assumptions that unite the
diverse field of behavior therapy.
4. Understand how the function and role of the therapist affects the therapy process.
5. Describe the role of the client therapist relationship in the
behavioral approaches.
6. Identify the diverse array of behavioral techniques and procedures and how they fit
within the evidence-based practice movement.
7. Describe the key concepts of EMDR, its main applications, and the effectiveness of this approach.
8. Describe the basic elements of social skills training.
9. Understand and explain the main steps involved in self-management
programs.
10. Identify the key concepts of the four major approaches of the mindfulness and acceptance based behavior therapies.
11. Examine the application of behavioral principles and techniques to brief interventions and to group counseling.
12. Understand the advantages and shortcomings of behavior therapy in working with culturally diverse clients.
13. Discuss the evaluation of contemporary behavior therapy
