Contemporary Behavior Therapy

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Which one of the following is not considered one of the basic characteristics of contemporary behavior therapy?

Emphasis is on specific factors that influence present functioning and what factors can be used to modify performance.
The focus is on assessing the current determinants of behavior, including identifying the problem and evaluating the change.
The therapy is an experiential and insight-oriented approach. (correct)
Experimentally derived principles of learning are systematically applied to help people change their maladaptive behaviors.

Which one of the following is a basic characteristic of contemporary behavior therapy?

The focus is on assessing the current determinants of behavior, including identifying the problem and evaluating the change. (correct)
Experimentally derived principles of learning are systematically avoided to help people change their maladaptive behaviors.
Emphasis is on specific factors that influence present functioning and what factors can be used to modify performance.
The therapy is an experiential and insight-oriented approach.

Which one of the following is not emphasized in contemporary behavior therapy?

The therapy is an experiential and insight-oriented approach. (correct)
Emphasis is on specific factors that influence present functioning and what factors can be used to modify performance.
Experimentally derived principles of learning are systematically applied to help people change their maladaptive behaviors.
The focus is on assessing the current determinants of behavior, including identifying the problem and evaluating the change.

Which one of the following is a key factor in contemporary behavior therapy?

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