While being treated for depression, 70-year-old Ian is encouraged to avoid situations that lead to negative consequences and to reward himself when something good happens to him. Ian appears to be being treated by a ____ therapist.
A) cognitive
B) behavioral
C) psychoanalytic
D) biomedical

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The description of Ian's treatment aligns with behavioral therapy principles, which focus on changing behavior through reinforcement and avoiding negative consequences.

While Being Treated for Depression, 70-Year-Old Ian Is Encouraged to Avoid