Behavioral Therapy - Self-Control Procedures include which of the following?

• A. Biofeedback, progressive relaxation, and specific goals.
• B. Role playing and modeling.
• C. Self-monitoring.
• D. Thought stopping.

Answer: (A)

Self-control procedures in behavioral therapy are strategies that the individual uses to regulate their own behavior by managing internal states and setting concrete targets. Biofeedback helps people gain awareness and voluntary control over physiological processes (like muscle tension or heart rate) by providing real-time cues, making it possible to adjust their arousal level to support better behavioral control. Progressive relaxation reduces overall physiological arousal, which can make it easier to apply self-regulation in everyday situations. Setting specific goals provides clear, measurable standards for success, giving the person a precise reference point for monitoring progress and reinforcing progress toward behavior change.

Role playing and modeling are more about learning through observation and imitation, often involving interactions with others, rather than the person actively regulating their own internal states. Self-monitoring is indeed a classic self-control technique, but this item emphasizes techniques that directly alter physiology and goal-directed behavior, which is why the combination listed here fits self-control procedures well. Thought stopping targets cognitive processes and stopping unwanted thoughts, which is a cognitive intervention more than a direct self-regulation of physiological states and concrete goal-directed behavior.