In a Contingency Management Approach to Treating Alcoholism or Other

question 27

Multiple Choice

In a contingency management approach to treating alcoholism or other drug dependency, a therapist

• A) educates the client on what to do when the client starts using again.
• B) develops a plan along with the client detailing the steps the client can take if s/he feels the urge to start using again.
• C) monitors use by Breathalyzer or urine sample and provides immediate reinforcement if the client tests negative.
• D) monitors use by Breathalyzer or urine sample and provides immediate punishment (usually electric shock) if the client tests positive.

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