Mrs Taylor Is at Risk for Heart Disease and Her

question 13

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Taylor is at risk for heart disease and her physician has advised her to lose 50 pounds. Which of the following is an example of feedback used by medical assistant Jeremy as he explains a recommended diet?

• A) You really need to follow this plan. It's important.
• B) Do you understand what you are supposed to eat?
• C) You are saying you think the eating plan will be difficult to follow?
• D) I don't think you know how to follow the plan.

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Definitions:

Extinction Process

In behavioral therapy, the gradual weakening of a conditioned response by discontinuing reinforcement for it.

Symptom Stimuli

Triggers or cues that can precipitate or exacerbate symptoms of a psychological or physical disorder.

Psychopathology

The scientific study of mental disorders, including their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Emotional Reactivity

The extent to which an individual responds emotionally to situations, indicating how sensitive they are to environmental stimuli.