A Clinical Psychologist Is Interested in Minimizing the Delusions in a Patient

question 58

Multiple Choice

A clinical psychologist is interested in minimizing the delusions in a patient with schizophrenia. A method for doing this involves ____.

• A) weakening and then directly challenging the delusions
• B) relaxation training and response prevention
• C) exaggeration and humor, followed by aversive conditioning
• D) agreeing with the delusional ideas until they seem absurd

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Definitions:

Segregation Of Duties

A key internal control that prevents fraud and errors by ensuring that no single individual has control over all aspects of a financial transaction.

Custody

The protective care or guardianship of someone or something, often referring to the control over assets or minors.

Bonding Employees

A fiduciary process where employees are covered by a bond to protect the employer against losses from the acts of fraud or dishonesty by the employees.

Collusion

An unethical or illegal agreement between two or more parties to limit competition, manipulate markets, or otherwise conduct deceptive practices.