While being treated for depression, 70-year-old Ian is encouraged to avoid situations which lead to negative consequences, and to reward himself when something good happens to him. What kind of therapist is most likely treating Ian?
A) a cognitive therapist
B) a behaviour therapist
C) a psychoanalytic therapist
D) an Eriksonian therapist

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The therapist is helping Ian with behavior modification techniques, which is a hallmark of behavior therapy. The encouragement to avoid negative consequences and reward positive outcomes involves learning new behaviors and breaking old habits. Cognitive therapy might focus more on changing Ian's thought patterns or negative self-talk, while psychoanalytic therapy would look at unconscious motivations rather than specific actions. Eriksonian therapy is a form of hypnosis, and while hypnosis may be used as part of behavior therapy, it is not the primary technique described in the scenario.

While Being Treated for Depression, 70-Year-Old Ian Is Encouraged to Avoid