Lucinda frequently finds herself getting upset and yelling at her husband, co-workers, and friends. What therapeutic technique would start with having Lucinda keep a record of when, where, and with whom she loses her temper?

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Behavioral self-monitoring involves keeping a record of one's own behavior and its antecedents and consequences. This technique would be useful in helping Lucinda identify patterns in her behavior and the situations that trigger her anger, which could then be addressed through further therapeutic interventions.

Lucinda Frequently Finds Herself Getting Upset and Yelling at Her