Sam Is a Big Fan of the Chicago White Sox

question 45

Multiple Choice

Sam is a big fan of the Chicago White Sox, but rooted against his favorite team in order to impress a potential date. He initially feels bad about this discrepancy, but ultimately begins to believe that he hates the White Sox. What theory can explain this behavior?

• A) cognitive dissent
• B) cognitive dissonance
• C) reaction formation
• D) denial

Understand concepts of health promotion and disease prevention.

Identify and describe Healthy People 2020 goals.

Understand the impact of illness on family processes.

Understand stages of health behavior change, specifically smoking cessation.

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Definitions:

Ruminative Thinking

A pattern of repetitive and passive focus on one's symptoms of distress and its possible causes and consequences, rather than solutions.

Depression

A behavioral health condition manifested by a perpetual state of depression or indifference towards activities, which notably hampers one's ability to function daily.

Problem Solving

The process of identifying an issue, devising, and implementing a solution to overcome an obstacle or challenge.

DBT Targets

Key areas of focus in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, including emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.