Before Therapy Could Begin, the Therapist Had to Submit Her

question 38

Short Answer

Before therapy could begin, the therapist had to submit her plan for therapy to the insurance company for approval. Her client was approved for eight 1-hour sessions. This insurance company offers a(n) _____ program.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Strategy

A technique in behavioral management where behaviors are encouraged or discouraged through rewards or punishments.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unfavorable event or outcome after the display of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Desirable Behaviour

Actions or reactions that are preferred in a particular context, often aligning with certain norms or goals.

Contingent Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy where the provision of rewards or punishments is directly linked to the occurrence or non-occurrence of a specific behavior.