William is trying to quit drinking alcohol. His therapist advises him to reward himself by going for a new movie every time he successfully resists alcohol. In this scenario, the therapist is using a ________ technique to help William quit drinking alcohol.

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The therapist is using a behavior modification technique, which involves changing behavior through various forms of positive reinforcement (in this case, going for a new movie) to encourage the desired behavior (resisting alcohol).

William Is Trying to Quit Drinking Alcohol