Identify a True Statement About Behavior Therapy

question 17

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about behavior therapy.

• A)It fails to aid clients in the acquisition of adaptive behavior patterns such as the social skills required to start social relationships.
• B)It tends to focus on past events that lead to psychological disorders rather than on present behavior.
• C)It tends to focus on what people think and feel rather than on what people do.
• D)It helps clients discontinue overeating, smoking, and phobic avoidance of harmless stimuli.

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Definitions:

Separation Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by an individual feeling overly anxious about being away from their home or from persons with whom they share a deep bond.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

Cognitive Aptitude

The ability to process information, learn quickly, and solve problems, often considered a measure of intellectual capabilities.

Perceptive Set

A psychological framework that influences observation and interpretation, predisposing an individual to perceive things in a certain way.