Behavioral therapies sharply rose in popularity in the 20th century after
A. advances in computing allowed clinicians to model and predict therapeutic outcomes.
B. successful results were obtained in cases that were previously considered untreatable, such as in autism spectrum disorder.
C. several influential books, such as B.F. Skinner's Verbal Behavior, provided compelling behaviorist accounts of psychological phenomena.
D. handheld electronic devices allowed more timely monitoring of problematic behavior and the quick delivery of relevant consequences.
Answer: B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
During the cultivation phase of the mentor-protégé relationship, the relationship ends or is transformed
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. chemistry test scores b. classroom color c. music d. attitude toward school