Which of the Following Is Not a Basic Step in Behaviour

question 246

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a basic step in behaviour modification techniques based on operant conditioning?

• A) Training the patient to respond to an anxiety hierarchy
• B) Identifying the patient's maladaptive behaviours
• C) Changing the environment so that patterns of reinforcement are altered
• D) Identifying reinforcers that maintain the undesirable behaviours

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