Love addiction is an unhealthy fixation on a love interest. Common symptoms include frequent calls, controlling behavior, and stalking. Condition can occur in romantic relationships, families, and friendships. People with addiction often prioritize relationships over other commitments
B.F. Skinner developed operant conditioning theory in 1930s. Behavior change occurs through punishment and reinforcement outcomes. Learning involves shifting overt behavior based on stimulus-response patterns. Skinner believed personality develops throughout life, not just childhood
Behaviour therapy uses behavioural and cognitive psychology techniques. Focuses on learned behaviours influenced by environment and mental states. Based on classical and operant conditioning principles. Aims for measurable treatment outcomes
Reinforcement increases likelihood of future behavior in presence of antecedent stimulus. Positive reinforcement adds pleasant stimuli, negative reinforcement removes unpleasant ones. Skinner defined reinforcers based on response strength rather than subjective criteria
Created by Albert Ellis in mid-1950s, inspired by ancient philosophers. Initially called rational therapy, renamed to Rational Emotive Therapy in 1959. Ellis's work continues to influence modern psychotherapy
Operant conditioning modifies voluntary behaviors through reward or aversive stimuli. Edward Thorndike pioneered the concept with his law of effect. B.F. Skinner is considered the Father of operant conditioning