Working with Mike's parents and his teachers at preschool, the behavior therapist first identified specific problem behaviors related to Mike's aggressiveness. Then, the behavior therapist observed Mike in both situations to determine how frequently these behaviors occurred in order to determine:

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The behavior therapist observed Mike to determine the baseline rate of problem behaviors, which is necessary before beginning behavior therapy. Option A is incorrect as unconditional positive regard is not related to the observation of problem behaviors. Option B is incorrect as it is related to psychoanalytic theory, which is not the focus of behavior therapy. Option D is incorrect as rational-emotive therapy is not mentioned in the scenario.

Working with Mike's Parents and His Teachers at Preschool, the Behavior