One of the Changes in the Welfare System of the United

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Essay

One of the changes in the welfare system of the United States that occurred in 1996 was a move to block grants for states.What advantage(s)might a block grant system allow?

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Definitions:

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique aiming to replace undesirable behaviors with more desirable responses.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome fears and anxieties by gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation techniques.

Counterconditioning Procedures

Techniques used in behavior therapy to replace a negative or unwanted response to a stimulus with a positive one.