Uncovering the Patterns of Thinking and Assumptions Behind Maladaptive Behavior

question 230

Multiple Choice

Uncovering the patterns of thinking and assumptions behind maladaptive behavior and then assessing their validity is at the core of _____ therapy.

• A)cognitive
• B)reality
• C)behavioral
• D)client-centered

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Definitions:

Troubled

Experiencing difficulty or distress; often used to describe someone who is going through emotional or behavioral problems.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting to avoid weight gain.

Potassium

A chemical element, symbol K, vital for the function of all living cells and involved in nerve transmission and muscle contraction.

L-Tryptophan

An essential amino acid that the body cannot synthesize on its own, which is important in the biosynthesis of proteins and as a precursor of serotonin.