The label behavior disorder has come to be used by many psychologists in preference to the term seriously emotionally disturbed because
A) better means of detecting behavioral problems have been developed.
B) it emphasizes the problem behavior that needs to be changed.
C) it has less extreme negative connotations and associations.
D) it is required by IDEA.

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The term "behavior disorder" focuses on the specific behaviors that need to be addressed, rather than labeling the individual as emotionally disturbed, which can carry more negative connotations.

The Label Behavior Disorder Has Come to Be Used by Many