Behavioural Therapy

Behavioural Therapy

Introduction A group of therapeutic approaches known as behaviour therapy attempts to replace unhealthy, self-defeating behaviours with constructive, adaptive ones. Since behaviour is taught and the result of conditioning, behaviour therapy teaches the client positive behaviours that help them overcome maladaptive behaviours and accomplish their desired outcomes (Bambara & Knoster, 1998). Phobias and compulsions are…