Scott Wants to Begin a Weight-Loss Program

question 14

Essay

Scott wants to begin a weight-loss program.What specific and practical suggestions can you give him to reduce his energy intake?

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Definitions:

Dissociation

A psychological process where there is a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory, often occurring as a response to trauma.

Flashback

The sudden and intense re-experiencing of past memories or traumatic events, often a symptom of PTSD.

Hypervigilance

An enhanced state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an exaggerated intensity of behaviors aimed at detecting threats.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy method for reducing fear and anxiety responses by gradually exposing the patient to the feared object or context in a controlled way.