Kazdin, Whitley, and Marciano (2006)assert That the Most Important Factor

question 36

Multiple Choice

Kazdin, Whitley, and Marciano (2006) assert that the most important factor for a positive outcome in children with oppositional, aggressive, or antisocial behaviors is ____.

• A)for parents and/or mentors to develop a therapeutic relationship with the children that involves empathy, warmth, and acceptance
• B)covert sensitization to reduce attention problems
• C)giving children more control over their environment
• D)providing assertiveness training to children to help them become more independent

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Clinicians' Biases

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