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The key features included in traditional behavioral therapy to ensure quality and scientifically supported techniques are obtained are by ensuring that all aspects are defined with absolute precision and are conducted with proper empirical research. They are not based on "subjective judgments of therapists or testimonials from satisfied clients" (Spiegler, M. D. 2016. p5). The textbook outlines the importance of proper research methods, protocols, and the commitment to the scientific approach. The employed techniques and treatments that are followed today are put into place from numerous proven effective research contributions that are used to study the outcome and process of traditional behavioral therapy. This can be highlighted by statistics and quantitative measurements in client progress by assessing cases at the beginning, during, and end of treatment. "Managed-care companies are willing to pay only for psychotherapy that has a track record of success with the client's identified psychiatric disorder" (Spiegler, M. D. 2016. p5). Common misconceptions state that behavioral modification and behavioral therapy can be cold and dispassionate, will only change symptoms the client is dealing with, that it can only be used for simple or observable problems, and that behavior modification is bribery. The fact is that cognitive behavioral therapy focuses goals on identifying thoughts and behaviors and challenging clients to improve their emotional states. The interactive methods and self-controlling approach can be empowering for clients and instrumental in providing the desired results of treatment. These methods are not limited to small or observable issues, but encapsule the treatments of "anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, sexual dysfunction, stress-related problems, and odd behaviors" (Spiegler, M. D. 2016. P4). Works Cited: Spiegler, M. D. (2016). Contemporary Behavior Therapy Sixth Edition. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning