Behavior therapy selects specific techniques based on:

The client's socio-economic status i.e. the paying capacity of the client The therapist's preference The client's diagnosis and symptoms both 2 and 3

The client's diagnosis and symptoms

The symptoms of the client and the clinical diagnosis are the guiding factors in selecting the specific techniques or interventions in behavior therapy. Different techniques may be used based on the specific needs of the client's diagnosis and symptoms.