Question

Dr. Mateo believes that every child is born a "blank slate." Children's early environments shape their personalities, though the children may be continually affected by their environments as they grow. Everything comes down to a simple principle in Dr. Mateo's mind: If our behaviors are followed by satisfying consequences, we will repeat them, and if the consequences are unsatisfying, we won't repeat them. Dr. Mateo is probably a _____ therapist.

A) psychodynamic
B) behavioral
C) cognitive
D) humanistic

Answer 1

behavioral

Explanation:

Behavior therapy is a vast area which treats several mental disorder. this therapy finds out the problem and helps the client to modify their unhealthy behavior. It modifies irrational belief into rational belief. the main focus of behavior therapy on current problems and treat them as well. It helps a wide range of people who suffer from a mental disorder. behavioral therapy used to treat such of disorder such as depression, anxiety, phobia, panic disorder, etc.

There are several behavior therapies such as

• Cognitive behavior therapy(CBT)
• Play therapy
• Systematic desensitization
• Aversion therapy