In behavioral therapy, once the problem behaviors have been clearly described, a baseline can be obtained, reflecting the severity and frequency of the behaviors before treatment. What do both the client and clinician need to decide?

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The client and clinician need to agree on how to measure the behavior and ways to record the measurement. Two of the most common methods of measuring behavior are frequency and severity. Generally, people in treatment are encouraged to keep a record of their own behaviors by using a checklist, diary, or other written record of the frequency and severity of the undesirable behavior.

In Behavioral Therapy, Once the Problem Behaviors Have Been Clearly