A psychologist who decided to use behavior therapy in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder would be most likely to use which of the following procedures?
A) Encourage the person to free associate or to discuss his or her problems openly.
B) Expose the person to the distressing stimulus while preventing the compulsive behaviors.
C) Carefully explain to the person why his or her behavior is irrational.
D) Administer electroconvulsive shock therapy.
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