Ryan Is an Alcoholic Who Has Been Unable to Control

question 146

Multiple Choice

Ryan is an alcoholic who has been unable to control his drinking.He has lost his job, and his wife divorced him.Finally, he entered therapy in an attempt to control his desire to drink.The behavioral therapist gave Ryan a drug called Antabuse and told him that it would make him nauseous if he drank alcohol.Ryan has only had two drinks since he entered therapy, and both times he became sick.Now he finds that the thought of drinking no longer has the pleasant associations that it once did.In this case, the therapist used:

• A)systematic desensitization to help Ryan overcome his desire for alcohol
• B)a token economy to help Ryan overcome his desire for alcohol
• C)aversion therapy to help Ryan overcome his desire for alcohol
• D)negative reinforcement to help Ryan overcome his desire for alcohol

Comprehend the goals of organizational behaviour and apply them to solve organizational problems.

Explain the concept and practice of evidence-based management.

Understand the human relations movement and its critiques of earlier management approaches.

Grasp the concept of social capital in organizational contexts.

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Definitions:

Empathy

The capacity to understand and share the feelings of another person, essentially putting oneself in someone else's shoes emotionally.

Humanistic Therapy

A psychological treatment focusing on the individual's innate potential and emphasizing personal growth.

Self-Fulfillment

The process of realizing or fulfilling one's abilities and capacities to their fullest potential.

Biomedical Therapy

Treatments for mental disorders that involve changing brain function through chemical, surgical, or physical interventions.