_____ was the primary therapist to apply behavior theory to family problems in the 1960s.

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Gerald Patterson was the primary therapist to apply behavior theory to family problems in the 1960s through his development of the Social Learning Theory. B.F. Skinner was a pioneer in behaviorism but did not specifically focus on family problems. Joseph LoPiccolo and Neil Jacobson were known for their work in behavioral couples therapy, which came after Patterson's work on family systems.

_____ Was the Primary Therapist to Apply Behavior Theory to Family