Melinda wishes to overcome her extreme shyness. Melinda's therapist helps her design a program in which Melinda records every instance of shy behavior, sets specific goals for acting in a more outgoing fashion in particular situations, and rewards herself when she is successful. Melinda's therapist is probably practicing a form of _____ therapy.

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Melinda's therapist is using a behavior therapy approach, which emphasizes the importance of observable behaviors and using reinforcement to increase desired behaviors. The approach described in the scenario (recording and rewarding specific changes in behavior) is consistent with this approach.

Melinda Wishes to Overcome Her Extreme Shyness