Behavioral clinical psychologists assess behavior by identifying the events that precede and consequences that follow a behavior.In formal terms,we say that they __________ the behavior.

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Behavioral clinical psychologists use functional analysis to identify the antecedents and consequences of behavior. This approach helps the psychologist gain insight into why the behavior occurs and how it can be modified. Factor analysis, parsing, and deconstruction are not typically used in this context.

Behavioral Clinical Psychologists Assess Behavior by Identifying the Events That