Behavior therapy _________ to directly promote desired behavioral changes.
A)applies hereditary principles
B)uses symbolic meanings of maladaptive practices
C)uses childhood origins of problems
D)applies principles of learning

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Behavior therapy focuses on applying principles of learning to directly promote desired behavioral changes by using reinforcement, punishment, and extinction techniques. Hereditary principles, symbolic meanings of maladaptive practices, and childhood origins of problems are not central to behavior therapy.

Behavior Therapy _________ to Directly Promote Desired Behavioral Changes