How would a therapist use operant behavioral approaches to treat chronic pain?

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By rewarding successful coping and life adaptation, the therapist can reinforce behaviors that lead to improved quality of life despite chronic pain. This can include rewarding the use of pain management techniques or healthy lifestyle habits. Using pain as a punisher (A) could potentially worsen the client's experience and reduce their motivation to engage in treatment. Similarly, reducing reinforcement for the sick role (C) could be counterproductive if the client truly needs support for their medical condition. While biofeedback can be beneficial for inducing relaxation (D), it is not an operant behavioral approach and therefore not the best choice for this question.

How Would a Therapist Use Operant Behavioral Approaches to Treat