The last stage of dialectical behavior therapy is ________,and this stage is important because ________.

A) identifying the traumatic experiences;these experiences caused the emotional problems
B) helping the client develop as an independent,self-respecting person;it reduces the client's problematic dependence on others
C) replacing dysfunctional behaviors with adaptive ones;the underlying cause of the disorder is classical and operant conditioning
D) dealing with the self-harming behaviors;it increases the client's self-esteem

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to instruct individuals on how to exist in the present, establish beneficial stress management techniques, manage their feelings, and enhance their interactions with others.

Traumatic Experiences

Events that cause psychological trauma due to their distressing nature, often leading to lasting mental and emotional effects.

Problematic Dependence

A condition characterized by the excessive need for and use of a substance or behavior that leads to significant impairment or distress.