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| Behavior | 1 |
| Behavior Modification | 1 |
| Behavior Theories | 1 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 |
| Counseling Theories | 1 |
| Operant Conditioning | 1 |
| Therapy | 1 |
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| Journal of Consulting and… | 1 |
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| Portes, Alejandro | 1 |
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Peer reviewedPortes, Alejandro – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1971
The purpose of this paper is to examine, from a sociopsychological standpoint, some of the elements which account for the success of behavior therapy and to comment on the meaning of its emergence in modern society. Behavior therapy is seen as an indicator and consequence of major cultural trends. (Author/CG)
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Modification, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Sciences
