A client with social anxiety watches a film in which an individual greets strangers in a crowded room,makes small talk,and smiles pleasantly.The individual in the film appears to gain pleasure from these activities.The behavior therapy technique used in this scenario is:

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The behavior therapy technique used in this scenario is observational learning, as the client with social anxiety is observing a behavior (greeting strangers, making small talk, and smiling pleasantly) that they hope to emulate in their own life. Through observation, the client can learn new skills and behaviors that may help them overcome their anxiety. Token systematization and contingency contracting are forms of operant conditioning, while aversive conditioning involves pairing an unpleasant stimulus with an undesirable behavior. None of these techniques are explicitly used in the scenario described.

A Client with Social Anxiety Watches a Film in Which