Short-Term Goals Related to Substance Abstinence Include Which of the Following

question 10

Multiple Choice

Short-term goals related to substance abstinence include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "The patient will make a daily commitment to abstain."
• B) "The patient will attend at least two support group meetings weekly."
• C) "The patient will focus on improving the quality of the relationship with a significant other."
• D) "The patient will call a supportive person when experiencing an urge to use an addictive substance."
• E) "The patient will commit to provide support to others expressing an interest and need to abstain from addictive substances."

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Definitions:

Time

A continuous, measurable quantity in which events occur in a sequence from the past through the present to the future.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or desires, often to hide those feelings.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism in which controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.

Projection

A defense mechanism in psychology where an individual attributes their own unwanted emotions, desires, or impulses onto someone else.