Phil is seeing a behavioral clinical psychologist for help with his drinking behavior. The clinician asks Phil what he hopes to accomplish in treatment, and Phil says that he wants to reduce his alcohol intake. Then the clinician asks Phil what would be the consequence of reducing his intake, and Phil says that it would improve his performance at work. Then the clinician asks Phil what would be
the consequence of improving his work performance, and Phil says that he would earn more money. Then the clinician asks about the consequence of earning more money, and Phil says that there would be less strain on his marriage. Then the clinician asks about the consequence of less marital strain, and Phil says that he would be happier. What is the clinician trying to do in this intervention?
a. define the ultimate outcome of the behavior change
b. pinpoint the antecedent of the undesired behavior
c. determine how committed the client is to treatment
d. none of the above
A
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a. punishment. b. negative reinforcement. c. threats. d. feedback.