Case Study 3 Emphasitization For Paraphilia
Behavior Therapy
Wedding & Cosini, Chapter 5
By James Keith Wright
Case Study 3 – “Covert Sensitization for Paraphilia” David H. Barlow
Looking at this case about Reverend X helped me look at myself when it comes to helping someone in an area that I detest and what it inspired was hope for all human issues. I will begin with the three (3) key concepts of the theory and describe how they were applied in the case.
The first concept I will talk about is; Emphasizes Current Behavior, dealing with the client’s current problems and the factors influencing them. Emphasis is on specific factors that influence present functioning and what factors can be used to modify performance. The Behavior therapy recognizes the importance of the individual, …show more content…
The client is not just talking about his or her condition. One is required to do something to bring about change, such as monitor oneself in session and out of session, do homework, learn and practice cope skills, and role play new behavior. I like this concept because its approach is not limited to talking, action must follow ones words. The case is titled by a diverse therapeutic strategy called Covert Sensitization. It is a form of behavior therapy in which an undesirable behavior is paired with an unpleasant image in order to eliminate that behavior. The concept of Diverse Therapeutic Strategies was apparent in this case because several therapeutic strategies were used before the covert sensitization technique began, such as, behavior analysis, making a list of rationalization, self-monitoring, and physiological …show more content…
Number one, Self-monitoring which is deliberately and systematically observe your own behavior, and keep a behavioral diary, recording the behavior along with comments about the relevant preexistent cues and consequences. This technique worked well for Reverend X. During the time of self-monitoring revealed occasional urges and glimpses but still no fantasies or masturbatory activity.
The second technique I will speak on is negative reinforcement that involves the escape from or avoidance of aversive (unpleasant) stimuli. Another way was punishment that decrease target behavior. This was used by aversive scenes for Reverend X to think about with referred to as punishment when sexually aroused and the second format was escape, fleeing quickly feeling great relieve and relaxation as he gets far away. This is what Reverend X used and self-monitored which help him change his
Wedding & Cosini, Chapter 5
By James Keith Wright
Case Study 3 – “Covert Sensitization for Paraphilia” David H. Barlow
Looking at this case about Reverend X helped me look at myself when it comes to helping someone in an area that I detest and what it inspired was hope for all human issues. I will begin with the three (3) key concepts of the theory and describe how they were applied in the case.
The first concept I will talk about is; Emphasizes Current Behavior, dealing with the client’s current problems and the factors influencing them. Emphasis is on specific factors that influence present functioning and what factors can be used to modify performance. The Behavior therapy recognizes the importance of the individual, …show more content…
The client is not just talking about his or her condition. One is required to do something to bring about change, such as monitor oneself in session and out of session, do homework, learn and practice cope skills, and role play new behavior. I like this concept because its approach is not limited to talking, action must follow ones words. The case is titled by a diverse therapeutic strategy called Covert Sensitization. It is a form of behavior therapy in which an undesirable behavior is paired with an unpleasant image in order to eliminate that behavior. The concept of Diverse Therapeutic Strategies was apparent in this case because several therapeutic strategies were used before the covert sensitization technique began, such as, behavior analysis, making a list of rationalization, self-monitoring, and physiological …show more content…
Number one, Self-monitoring which is deliberately and systematically observe your own behavior, and keep a behavioral diary, recording the behavior along with comments about the relevant preexistent cues and consequences. This technique worked well for Reverend X. During the time of self-monitoring revealed occasional urges and glimpses but still no fantasies or masturbatory activity.
The second technique I will speak on is negative reinforcement that involves the escape from or avoidance of aversive (unpleasant) stimuli. Another way was punishment that decrease target behavior. This was used by aversive scenes for Reverend X to think about with referred to as punishment when sexually aroused and the second format was escape, fleeing quickly feeling great relieve and relaxation as he gets far away. This is what Reverend X used and self-monitored which help him change his