In contrast to insight therapies,behavioral therapy:

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Behavioral therapy sees maladaptive behavior as the problem to be treated, and focuses on changing those behaviors through the use of reinforcement, punishment, and shaping techniques. It does not attempt to uncover underlying conflicts or focus on the whole person. Training patients to express their emotions may be a component of some behavioral therapies, but it is not a defining characteristic of the approach.

In Contrast to Insight Therapies,behavioral Therapy