Which set of techniques can be used with behavior theory?

• A. Relaxation, reinforcement, modeling, assertive training
• B. Multimodal therapy, self-management programs, relaxation, modeling
• C. Dream analysis, free association, transference
• D. Hypnosis, meditation, regression, symbolic interpretation

Answer: (A)

Behavior therapy focuses on changing observable behaviors through conditioning, reinforcement, modeling, and skill-building. Relaxation helps reduce physiological arousal that can accompany problematic behaviors, making it easier to learn and apply new responses. Reinforcement strengthens desired behaviors by providing rewards or consequences, shaping what the person repeats. Modeling offers a live demonstration of the desired behaviors for imitation, a core aspect of how people learn new actions. Assertive training is a structured way to practice and reinforce assertive responses, often through role-playing and guided feedback, which fits neatly with behavior-analytic goals of changing behavior through practice and reinforcement.

The other options mix techniques from non-behavioral approaches. Dream analysis, free association, and transference are rooted in psychodynamic therapy, focusing on unconscious processes and past conflicts rather than observable behavior. The remaining items include methods like hypnosis, regression, and symbolic interpretation, which are not central to traditional behavior theory. Therefore, the set containing relaxation, reinforcement, modeling, and assertive training best aligns with behavior therapy.