The Man Described in the Text Who Was Attempting to Control

question 76

Multiple Choice

The man described in the text who was attempting to control his kleptomania by repeatedly and vividly imagining himself being arrested, handcuffed, taken to jail, and facing his wife's anger and his son's disappointment was using _____, which is a form of _____.

• A)covert sensitization; behavior therapy
• B)avoidance therapy; REBT
• C)overt sensitization; existential therapy
• D)escape therapy; insight therapy

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Definitions:

Socioeconomic Status

A measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Cultural Background

The social, ethnic, religious, and familial influences that shape an individual's values, beliefs, practices, and view of the world.

Health Care System

An organized plan of health services designed to meet the health needs of target populations.

Illness Behavior

Ways in which people monitor their bodies, define and interpret their symptoms, take remedial actions, and use the health care system.