Earl is an extremely aggressive child who often hits other children when he can't get his own way.Earl is now seeing a behavioral therapist who has discussed appropriate ways of interacting with peers,and has shown Earl several videotapes of children resolving conflicts in nonaggressive ways.Earl has also engaged in "role play," during which the therapist has provided corrective feedback and positive reinforcement.In this case,the therapist is using ___________ to develop Earl's ability to interract with his peers.

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The therapist is using social skills training, which involves teaching individuals appropriate ways of interacting with others and providing corrective feedback and positive reinforcement to improve their social skills. This is evidenced by the therapist discussing and demonstrating non-aggressive conflict resolution and engaging in role-play with Earl. Rational-emotive therapy, aversion therapy, and systematic desensitization are not appropriate approaches for addressing Earl's aggressive behavior.

Earl Is an Extremely Aggressive Child Who Often Hits Other