Treatment that focuses on modifying observable and, at least in principle, quantifiable behavior by systematic manipulation of the environment and behavioral variables thought to be functionally related to the behavior.
( Related information) As the name implies, behavioral therapy focuses on behavior-changing unwanted behaviors through rewards, reinforcements, and desensitization. Desensitization, or Exposure Therapy, is a process of confronting something that arouses anxiety, discomfort, or fear and overcoming the unwanted responses. Behavioral therapy often involves the cooperation of others, especially family and close friends, to reinforce a desired behavior.