Joey's parents went to a therapist to help them overcome Joey's fear of going to school. Before she helped them create a reward system for each time their son went to school without crying, the therapist first determined the severity and frequency of the behavior. The therapist was
A)establishing a baseline.
B)developing a diagnosis.
C)establishing rapport.
D)assessing the cause of behavior.

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The therapist was establishing a baseline by determining the severity and frequency of Joey's behavior before implementing a reward system. This step is crucial for understanding the current level of the behavior to measure progress effectively.

Joey's Parents Went to a Therapist to Help Them Overcome