Arnold Lazarus is associated with which screening approach?

• A. Multicognitive
• B. Interbehavioral
• C. Multimodal
• D. Transtheoretical

Answer: (C)

Arnold Lazarus is known for multimodal therapy, a flexible, integrative approach that treats problems across multiple areas of functioning rather than focusing on a single domain. The method uses the BASIC ID framework—Behavior, Affect, Sensation, Imagery, Cognition, Interpersonal relationships, and Drugs/biology—to assess and address each modality with tailored techniques. This allows the therapist to target how someone thinks, feels, acts, physically experiences things, relates to others, and even biological factors, all within one cohesive plan. It contrasts with approaches that concentrate on only cognition or only behavior, or with stage-based models like transtheoretical therapy. The other terms listed aren’t the label Lazarus is associated with, whereas multimodal therapy is his well-known contribution.