What Is the Core Value of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the core value of dialectical behavior therapy?

• A) normalizing stress-related behavior
• B) changing the situational context of poor behavior
• C) accepting the person just as they are
• D) identifying behaviors and thoughts that must change

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Definitions:

Autonomic Activity

The functions carried out by the autonomic nervous system, including involuntary processes like heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

Adaptation-level Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people adapt to their current conditions, so that their level of satisfaction is relative to their previous experiences.

Physiological Reactions

Bodily responses to internal or external stimuli, including heart rate, hormonal changes, and muscular tension.

Behavioral Expressions

The ways in which behaviors are outwardly shown and can be observed in the context of emotions, thoughts, and social interactions.