Billy is seeing a therapist because he often draws and daydreams in class, resulting in poor academic performance. Billy's therapist suggests that his teacher rewards Billy's success in the classroom in hopes that it would increase his academic performance and motivate Billy to spend less time drawing in class. What is Billy's therapists' perspective?

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Billy's therapist is taking a learning perspective, which focuses on modifying behavior through reinforcement and punishment. The therapist is suggesting that positive reinforcement (in the form of rewards from the teacher) will increase the likelihood of the desired behavior (less drawing and more focus on academics) occurring.

Billy Is Seeing a Therapist Because He Often Draws and Daydreams