Behavior modifiers stress the importance of defining problems in terms of specific behavioral deficits or behavioral excesses because:
A)therapists can then focus on the individual's problem behaviors rather than on his or her strengths
B)it is behavior that causes concern, and there are specific procedures now available to change behavior
C)labeling an individual implies that a particular treatment program will be helpful
D)labeling an individual is useful for quickly providing general information about how that individual might perform

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Behavior modifiers focus on changing specific behaviors, so defining problems in terms of specific behavioral deficits or excesses allows for targeted interventions to be developed. This approach recognizes that behavior is what causes concern and that there are specific procedures available to change behavior. The other answer choices are not accurate or relevant to the principles of behavior modification.

Behavior Modifiers Stress the Importance of Defining Problems in Terms