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Some Behavioral Techniques in Community Psychiatry

Behaviorist principles operate observably in all aspects of animal life, hence in all therapies and in the community at large. Application of these principles strengthens treatment, notably with unsophisticated clients and sociopaths commonly encountered at Community Clinics. It also makes the program more sellable to taxpayers. Various techniques are described.

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