Which of the following therapies represent the application of operant principles to psychological disorders?

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Behavior modification is the application of operant principles (such as reinforcement and punishment) to modify maladaptive behaviors in individuals with psychological disorders. Rational-emotive therapy and exposure therapy are forms of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focus on modifying thoughts and behaviors, but do not necessarily apply operant principles. Aversion therapy involves pairing a negative stimulus with a behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again, but does not necessarily involve operant principles.

Which of the Following Therapies Represent the Application of Operant