How Would a Therapist Use Operant Behavioral Approaches to Treat

question 27

Multiple Choice

How would a therapist use operant behavioral approaches to treat chronic pain?

• A) use pain as a punisher
• B) reward successful coping and life adaptation
• C) reduce reinforcement for the sick role
• D) induce relaxation by using biofeedback

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Definitions:

Klinefelter Syndrome

A genetic condition in males resulting from an extra X chromosome, characterized by reduced fertility and often mild physical and cognitive impairments.

Turner Syndrome

A chromosomal disorder affecting females, characterized by the partial or complete loss of one of the X chromosomes, leading to developmental issues.

Polygenic Traits

Traits that are influenced by more than one gene, exhibiting a wide range of phenotypes.

Dominance

In genetics, the phenomenon where one allele masks the expression of another allele at the same locus.