A form of operant conditioning therapy in which the client and therapist set behavioral goals and agree on reinforcements the client will receive when reaching those goals is _______-.
A) a reward paradigm
B) instrumental learning
C) behavior contracting
D) classical conditioning

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The form of operant conditioning therapy described in the question is behavior contracting. In behavior contracting, the client and therapist agree on specific behavioral goals and reinforcements that will be given once those goals are met. This is meant to incentivize the client to work toward their goals and stay motivated throughout the therapeutic process.

A Form of Operant Conditioning Therapy in Which the Client