Lawrence, a hypochondriac, gains a great deal of attention from his family when he complains about health problems; they tend to ignore him when he talks about other topics

A behavior therapist has instructed the family to reverse these responses: ignore the complaints and reinforce other topics. What kind of treatment does this best illustrate?
a. Aversion therapy
b. Contingency management
c. Guided exposure
d. Systematic desensitization


b. Contingency management

Psychology

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