Behavior Therapists Regularly Use Diagnoses Because

question 15

Multiple Choice

Behavior therapists regularly use diagnoses because

• A)the therapeutic benefit outweighs the inefficiency cost.
• B)they guide specific treatment decisions.
• C)official diagnoses are required by many institutions.
• D)Behavior therapists do not use diagnoses.

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

The belief that one has control over their life and the outcomes of their actions, as opposed to external forces.

Control

In experimental research, the standard by which experimental observations are compared, or the ability to direct influence or regulate a situation or mechanism.

Negative Punishment

A method in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is removed following an unwanted behavior, aiming to decrease the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Reinforcement Value

The degree to which an outcome or reward is desirable or valued by an individual, influencing their motivation and behavior.