According to behavior therapists, how can psychological disorders be treated most effectively?

A. Patients should consider and discuss their past experiences in explicit detail.
B. Neurotransmitter irregularities should be rectified through drugs.
C. Clients should learn new patterns to replace the faulty skills they have developed.
D. Unconscious conflicts that produce anxiety should be brought to light.


Answer: C

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