After several weeks of therapy, George's therapist visits his home and manipulates his surroundings in order to support the changes they've made in therapy. This generalization attempt is referred to as:

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Environmental modification involves manipulating an individual's surroundings in order to support the changes made in therapy. George's therapist visiting his home and making these modifications is an example of environmental modification. Naturalistic reinforcement involves reinforcing desirable behaviors in natural settings rather than in a therapy setting. Eliminating secondary gain involves identifying and addressing the potential benefits an individual may receive from maintaining maladaptive behaviors. Relapse prevention involves planning and implementing strategies to prevent a return to maladaptive behavior after treatment has ended.

After Several Weeks of Therapy, George's Therapist Visits His Home