Julius is obsessed with avoiding germs and feels compelled to bathe at least 10 times a day.His therapist suggests that Julius continues his maladaptive bathing because this behavior temporarily reduced his anxiety on many past occasions.The therapist's suggestion most directly reflects a(n)________ perspective.

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The therapist's suggestion that Julius continues his maladaptive behavior because it has been reinforced in the past reflects the conditioning perspective. Specifically, Julius has likely learned through operant conditioning that bathing reduces his anxiety, and this reinforcement has led to the maintenance of his behavior.

Julius Is Obsessed with Avoiding Germs and Feels Compelled to Bathe