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Behavioral theory of depression refers to a view that depression results from negative life events that represent a reduction in positive reinforcement ; sympathetic responses to depressive behavior then serve as positive reinforcement for the depression itself

Behavioral tolerance refers to adjustment of behavior through experience in using a drug to compensate for its intoxicating effects

Behavioral validation refers to a method for establishing a test ’s validity by predicting behavior from test scores.
Behavioral-adaptive scales refer to tests that examine what an individual usually and habitually does, not what he or she can do. Such scales are most frequently used in evaluating the daily self -care skills of people who are quite impaired.

Behaviorally anchored rating scales refers to a method of performance Appraisal involving the placement of benchmark behaviors next to each point on a graphic rating scale.

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Behaviorally based attitude refers to an attitude based on observations of how one behaves toward an attitude object

Behaviorally stated treatment approach means preparing the treatment plan in such a manner that it is clear what will take place during the working stage of the counseling relationship.