CHAPTER 9: behavioural activation

Question 1

Behavioural activation

Answer 1

Therapeutic scheduling of specific activities for the client to complete in their daily life. Goal is to increase contact with diverse, stable and meaningful sources of positive reinforcement.

Question 2

Major life stressors

Answer 2

Often predict the onset of depression, because it causes a restriction of normale life activities –> increased negative reinforcement –> decreased positive reinforcement