Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Behavior Therapy01:22

Behavior Therapy

Behavior therapy incorporates diverse techniques rooted in classical conditioning principles to address maladaptive behaviors and anxiety disorders. These methods aim to reduce avoidance behaviors, foster adaptive coping mechanisms, and alter associations between stimuli and responses, making them effective in a wide range of therapeutic contexts.
Exposure therapy is a cornerstone of behavioral treatment for anxiety disorders. It involves systematic exposure to feared stimuli, either in real...
Modeling in Therapy01:26

Modeling in Therapy

Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in situations...
Operant Conditioning Intervention01:24

Operant Conditioning Intervention

Operant conditioning serves as a foundational principle in therapeutic interventions aimed at modifying maladaptive behaviors. Central to this approach is the notion that behaviors, both adaptive and maladaptive, are learned through reinforcement. By analyzing the environmental factors that reinforce problematic behaviors, clinicians can design interventions to weaken these reinforcements and replace maladaptive behaviors with healthier alternatives.
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Behavioral Practice and Homework Completion as Predictors of Outcome in a Transdiagnostic Brief Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Youth.

Behavior therapy·2026
Same author

Behavioral telehealth in low-resource primary care settings for anxiety and depression in youth: protocol for a randomized effectiveness-implementation study.

Trials·2026
Same author

Developmental delay in attaining adult levels of motor excitability in children and adolescents with Tourette syndrome: a mega-analysis study.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2026
Same author

Childhood cognitive control as a predictor of long-term clinical and functional outcomes in Tourette syndrome.

Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines·2026
Same author

A study of alcohol dependence in obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Journal of psychiatric research·2026
Same author

Regional Cerebellar Volumetrics in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: An ENIGMA-OCD Study.

Biological psychiatry. Cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 9, 2026

A Treatment Package without Escape Extinction to Address Food Selectivity
04:23

A Treatment Package without Escape Extinction to Address Food Selectivity

Published on: August 21, 2015

Integrated Behavior Therapy for Selective Mutism: a randomized controlled pilot study.

R Lindsey Bergman1, Araceli Gonzalez, John Piacentini

  • 1Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Behaviour Research and Therapy
|August 13, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Integrated Behavior Therapy for Selective Mutism (IBTSM) effectively increased functional speech in children. This novel intervention showed promising results, with gains maintained at follow-up.

Keywords:
Behavior therapyChildhoodRandomized controlled trialSelective mutismSocial anxiety

More Related Videos

Protocol for Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Symptom Provocation to Treat Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
11:17

Protocol for Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Symptom Provocation to Treat Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Published on: November 25, 2025

Inchworming: A Novel Motor Stereotypy in the BTBR T+ Itpr3tf/J Mouse Model of Autism
08:03

Inchworming: A Novel Motor Stereotypy in the BTBR T+ Itpr3tf/J Mouse Model of Autism

Published on: July 5, 2014

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 9, 2026

A Treatment Package without Escape Extinction to Address Food Selectivity
04:23

A Treatment Package without Escape Extinction to Address Food Selectivity

Published on: August 21, 2015

Protocol for Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Symptom Provocation to Treat Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
11:17

Protocol for Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Symptom Provocation to Treat Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Published on: November 25, 2025

Inchworming: A Novel Motor Stereotypy in the BTBR T+ Itpr3tf/J Mouse Model of Autism
08:03

Inchworming: A Novel Motor Stereotypy in the BTBR T+ Itpr3tf/J Mouse Model of Autism

Published on: July 5, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Speech Disorders

Background:

  • Selective mutism (SM) is a childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a consistent failure to speak in specific social situations.
  • Existing treatments for SM vary in efficacy and accessibility, necessitating novel therapeutic approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a new behavioral intervention, Integrated Behavior Therapy for Selective Mutism (IBTSM).
  • To evaluate IBTSM's impact on reducing SM symptoms and enhancing functional speech in children.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 21 children (ages 4-8) with SM.
  • Participants were assigned to either 24 weeks of IBTSM or a 12-week Waitlist control group.
  • Outcomes were measured by blind evaluators, parent/teacher reports, and objective behavioral assessments, with a 3-month follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Parents and teachers reported increased functional speaking behavior post-IBTSM treatment.
  • 75% of children receiving IBTSM were identified as treatment responders by independent evaluators.
  • Significant reductions in social anxiety were observed via parent reports; treatment gains were durable at follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated Behavior Therapy for Selective Mutism (IBTSM) demonstrates efficacy in improving functional speech and reducing social anxiety in children.
  • The IBTSM intervention is feasible and well-accepted by parents and teachers.
  • IBTSM represents a promising new therapeutic option for managing selective mutism.