1. Covert Behavioral Methods
for Changing
Respondent Behavior
Dr. Alan H. Teich
Chapter 7

2. Covert Conditioning covert sensitization covert positive reinforcement
other covert procedures include:
imagined models
extinction
punishment

3. Cognitive-Behavioral Coping Techniques
Self-statements
Coping statements
Re-interpretative statements
Thought stopping
Distraction

4. Tips on Using Covert Behavioral Methods
prefer in vivo stimuli
avoid relaxation training that might cause discomfort
prescribe a schedule for relaxation training to minimize skipped sessions
use relaxation tapes when possible
prefer relaxation environments that are quiet and dimly lit
if your mind drifts from the relaxation task, simply refocus

5. Tips on Using Covert Behavioral Methods (continued)
use rapid relaxation only after mastering standard techniques
assess state of relaxation to determine how fast to progress through relaxation training
avoid relaxing scenes that are emotionally laden
seek clear visual scenes when using imaginal approaches
select reasonable and believable positive self-statements