An Important Aspect of the Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to the Treatment

question 60

Multiple Choice

An important aspect of the cognitive-behavioral approach to the treatment of bulimia nervosa involves

• A) changing patients' dysfunctional thoughts regarding their weight and previous weight control strategies.
• B) helping the patient's family learn new ways of interacting with each other and with the patient.
• C) changing the type and frequency of reinforcement associated with being an identified patient.
• D) making sure that the patient has a lot of quiet time where she can be alone.

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Definitions:

Overconfidence

A cognitive bias characterized by an individual's belief that they are more capable or knowledgeable than they truly are.

Unreasonable Risks

Risks that are not justifiable in context, often exceeding the potential benefits or involving dangers that could have been avoided with prudent judgment.

Logic

The science that investigates the principles governing correct or reliable inference and reasoning.

Psychology

The scientific study of mind and behavior, including the examination of consciousness, perception, emotions, and interpersonal relationships.