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Behaviour Modification

This course, Behaviour Modification, is designed for Master's level students in education guidance and counselling. It provides an in-depth understanding of how to correct abnormal behaviours in human organisms, particularly within educational settings. The course covers various methods of investigation, causal factors, and therapeutic approaches, including biological, behavioural, cognitive, and humanistic therapies. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to effectively address behaviour modification issues.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Behaviour ModificationTherapyPsychologyCounsellingHuman Behaviour

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concept of Behaviour

2

Types of Behaviour

3

Development of Behaviour

4

Behaviour Modification

5

Therapeutic Approaches

6

Biological Approaches

7

Cognitive Therapies

8

Humanistic Therapies

9

Psychodynamic Therapies

10

Family Therapy

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

School Counselor

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Rehabilitation Counselor

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Mental Health Counselor

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Social Worker

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Psychotherapist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationHealthcareSocial ServicesRehabilitation CentersCorrectional Facilities

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: The Concept of Behaviour

2 study hours
  • •Define behaviour, explain basic principles and assumptions of behaviourists, psychoanalytic and humanistic psychologists.

Unit 2: Types of Behaviour

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between adaptive and maladaptive behaviour. Explain deviance as proposed by both scientific and humanistic perspectives.
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: Development and acquisition of behaviour

2 study hours
  • •List and explain causes of behavioural development. Discuss the concept of behaviour acquisition.

Unit 4: The notion of behaviour modification

2 study hours
  • •List and explain the process of assessing factors controlling human behaviour. Discuss the methods used by psychologists in behaviour modification.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5: Personality and human behaviour

3 study hours
  • •What is personality? Examine the psychoanalytic perspectives of personality. What is projective test? Write short note on MMPI.
Week
4

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: Why do people seek therapy?

2 study hours
  • •List and explain reasons why people seek therapy.

Unit 2: Who provides psychotherapeutic services?

2 study hours
  • •What kinds of professional provide help to people in psychological distress? In what kind of setting does treatment occur?
Week
5

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Measuring success in psychotherapy

3 study hours
  • •What approaches can be used to evaluate treatment success? Do people who receive psychological treatment always show a clinical benefit?
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Therapeutic approaches: An Overview

3 study hours
  • •List and explain 5 therapeutic approaches in treating maladaptive behaviour.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 5: Biological approaches

3 study hours
  • •What kinds of disorders can be treated with antipsychotic drugs? How do these drugs help patients? What are their drawbacks?
Week
8

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: Behaviour therapy

3 study hours
  • •Explain the processes in systematic desensitization. List and explain the processes in behaviour modification.
Week
9

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Cognitive and Cognitive – Behavioural therapy

3 study hours
  • •In what ways are REBT and cognitive therapy similar. In what ways are they different
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Humanistic – Experiential therapies

3 study hours
  • •Explain the techniques used in Rogerian theory. What are the differences between the gestalt therapy and the Carl Rogers' therapy
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 4: Psychodynamic Therapies

3 study hours
  • •Explain psychoanalysis of Freud as a therapeutic technique in treating maladaptive behaviour. What is catharsis in Freudian therapy?
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 5: Marital and family therapy

3 study hours
  • •What is marital therapy? Explain the two different forms of marital therapy. What is family therapy? How does therapist use the structural family therapy?
Week
13

Course Review

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units, focus on areas of weakness. Practice applying behaviour modification techniques to case studies.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Modules 1-3 key theories.

2

Practice applying different therapeutic approaches to case studies.

3

Review assessment methods and their applications.

4

Focus on understanding the core principles of each therapy.

5

Allocate time for thorough revision of all units.

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