The Basic Assumption of Behavior Therapy Is That

question 57

Multiple Choice

The basic assumption of behavior therapy is that

• A)deep understanding of one's problems leads to behavior change.
• B)past experiences and emotional trauma must be probed before behavior can be changed.
• C)learned response causes problems, therefore, behavior can be changed by relearning.
• D)maladaptive thoughts cause problems, therefore changing thoughts changes behavior.

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