A Therapist Prescribes a Client a Drug That Causes the Patient

question 168

Multiple Choice

A therapist prescribes a client a drug that causes the patient to vomit every time he drinks alcohol. This therapist is MOST likely a(n) :

• A) psychodynamic therapist.
• B) cognitive-behavioral therapist.
• C) humanistic therapist.
• D) existential therapist.

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Definitions:

Somatic Symptom

A physical symptom that can cause significant distress or impairment, which may be linked to psychological factors.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders with standardized criteria for diagnosis.

Anxious Thoughts

Worrisome ideas or concerns that can lead to feelings of anxiety or panic, often without a clear or immediate external cause.

Acute Stress

A short-term physiological response to an immediately perceived threat or challenge.