Behaviour Therapy in African Perspective
Abstract
Behaviour therapy is a systematic
learning procedure for transforming maladaptive or unwanted behaviours to
adaptive ones that the society wants. This paper discussed the therapy in terms
of its background, different approaches, basic tenets, goals, counsellors’
role, therapeutic process, therapeutic techniques, applicability in Nigeria and
other African Societies and criticisms. The conclusion reached is that despise
the criticisms, behaviour therapy has strengths from the methods it uses and is
reliable because of its insistence on objectivity, control over variables and
precise measurement. The therapy is found useful in various African settings
such as school, hospitals, industries, organizations, institutions, among
others, and it has both individual and group applicability. Therefore,
practicing counsellors, psychologists, teachers, social workers and other
individuals having interest in changing human behaviours are hereby encouraged
to make optimum use of the therapy in order to promote their professional
practices.
Keywords
Behaviour, therapy, African perspective
About this Article
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Received
2017-09-27 -
Accepted
2017-12-10
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Published Date
2018-01-17 - Publisher Name
OTUSUM Consult, Training & Services