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Case Study Questions
Use the following case study to answer questions
Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent.He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, and leads a sedentary lifestyle.He is 5'9" tall and weighs 204 pounds.Mr.Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up.The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.
-All of the following are practical recommendations that Mr.Joiner can follow to reduce his risk of developing diabetes except:

• A)lose weight.
• B)increase physical activity.
• C)learn to make better food choices at restaurants.
• D)learn to cook.

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Definitions:

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques and environmental changes.

Biomedical Therapy

A form of treatment for psychological disorders that is focused on understanding and treating the biological basis of the disorder, often involving medication or medical procedures.

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by disruptions in thought, behavior, communication, or emotion that lead to significant distress or impaired functioning.

Insight Therapy

A type of psychotherapy focusing on increasing a patient's awareness of underlying motives and defenses to promote psychological healing.