Several of the Core Principles and Methods of Behavior Therapy

question 20

Essay

Several of the core principles and methods of behavior therapy are assumed by behavior therapists to be universal and applicable across cultures and even across species. However, there are many ways in which culture can affect the relationship between therapist and client and the acceptability of treatment, ultimately affecting the client's willingness to work within a behavioral framework. From a behavioral perspective, how is the conceptualization of the environment relevant to multicultural case planning?

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