Which type of consultation model is illustrated when breaking a problem into subordinate objectives like reducing fear responses in Jay?

• A. Mental health
• B. Behavioral
• C. Ecological
• D. Collaborative

Answer: (B)

A behavioral consultation approach uses a structured plan that tackles a problem by defining specific, observable behaviors to change and then breaking the overall goal into smaller, measurable steps. For Jay’s fear, you would pinpoint the exact fear-related responses, set clear subgoals that are observable (such as reducing avoidance, increasing tolerance to feared cues, and gradually approaching feared stimuli), and implement a sequence of data-driven interventions to track progress. Because progress is judged by objective criteria and adjusted based on data, this stepwise, measurable plan naturally illustrates breaking a broad problem into subordinate objectives. The mental health model would tend to focus more on internal emotional processes and personal meaning; the ecological model would consider influences across school, family, and community systems; and the collaborative model centers on shared problem-solving with multiple stakeholders rather than a concrete behavior-change plan.