Treatments

Question 1

How is antisocial behavior a vile weed?

Answer 1

Once behavior starts, very little to keep growing.

However, grows in predictable ways > combat in root

Question 2

What is Parent Management Training (PMT)?

Answer 2

Intervention is conducted primarily with parents with minimal or no therapist-child contact.

Best for young children, not suitable once children are over age 12-13.

Efficacy of PMT increases when it adds sessions focusing on parental stress.

Question 3

Why do children misbehave?

Answer 3

Not random. In response to environment, gain rewards, or escape from boring/effortful activities.

Question 4

What is special time?

Answer 4

Encourage parents to play and interact with children for at least 15-20 minutes a day.

Question 5

What is specific praise?

Answer 5

Parents are taught to notice when their children are being good and to offer specific statements of praise and appreciation.

Question 6

What is Problem Solving Social Skills Training?

Answer 6

Teaches children a 5-step process of problem solving:

1. Identify problem
2. Generate three solutions for what to do
3. Consider what would happen if… for each of these
4. Make a choice
5. Evaluate how choice went

Starts with board games and role plays > real world hw to put skills into action

Question 7

What is Multi-systemic Treatments?

Answer 7

MST works with kids in their natural environment.

Most efficacious but costly, lack of available resources, commitment, length