A behavioral therapist is working with a depressed client. Which of the following causes is the most likely focus of this therapist's intervention?

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A behavioral therapist's focus is on the learned behaviors and patterns of the client. Depression often involves negative thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to the maintenance of the condition. The therapist will work to identify and change these behaviors and patterns to improve the client's mood and functioning. Unusual levels of neurotransmitters are typically addressed by a medical doctor or psychiatrist, while negative interpretations of life events and a harsh superego are typically addressed by cognitive or psychodynamic therapists. Hiding from one's own feelings and experiences may be a related issue, but would not be the most likely focus of a behavioral therapist.

A Behavioral Therapist Is Working with a Depressed Client