Cheryl Spends Four Hours Every Day in the Shower, Scrubbing

question 69

Multiple Choice

Cheryl spends four hours every day in the shower, scrubbing her skin raw with a loofa brush for fear that she is contaminated with urine or feces. She sees a cognitive-behavioral therapist for treatment. The cognitive-behavioral therapist is most likely to write which note about Cheryl's case?

• A) "Guarding against own unacceptable urges; uses reaction formation as a general defense."
• B) "Engages in superstitious behavior; probably associating hand washing with some previous situation where it led to reinforcement."
• C) "Neurotransmitters not functioning properly; needs medication."
• D) "Need to correct dysfunctional beliefs in order to reduce anxiety over cleanliness."

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Definitions:

Individual Therapy

A form of psychotherapy where treatment is provided on a one-to-one basis, focusing on the issues of the individual client.

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through various techniques like conditioning.

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Separation Anxiety Disorder

A psychological condition where an individual experiences excessive fear or anxiety about separation from home or attachment figures.