You Are Working with a Client and Notice the Majority

question 1

Multiple Choice

You are working with a client and notice the majority of the conversation is spent discussing issues not related to food, eating patterns, or nutrition. What should you do first?

• A) Summarize the areas of concern providing any nutrition information related to the issue.
• B) Explain the advantages of meeting with a psychotherapist.
• C) Acknowledge your client's feelings.
• D) Ask your client's thoughts about the idea of meeting with a psychotherapist.
• E) Ask permission before providing names of psychotherapists.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Emotional Response

The psychological reaction to a stimulus, characterized by feelings of arousal, expression, and experienced emotions that can influence behavior.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in emotional processing, particularly fear and pleasure responses.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, body temperature, and emotional activity.