Luke has been trying to quit smoking for several months. He finally agrees to get professional help. His friend suggests that he see a psychologist to help Luke identify the specific circumstances that make it more likely that he will smoke. Which therapeutic approach would likely be most helpful for Luke?
A) Psychodynamic
B) Behavioural
C) Humanistic
D) Biological

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The Behavioural therapeutic approach focuses on identifying specific behaviours and the circumstances that lead to those behaviours. In Luke's case, identifying the specific circumstances that make it more likely for him to smoke would be helpful in breaking the habit. Therefore, a behavioural approach would likely be the most helpful for Luke.

Luke Has Been Trying to Quit Smoking for Several Months