The Cognitive Behavioral Model of Relapse Prevention Is Concerned with the Abstinence

question 54

Multiple Choice

The cognitive behavioral model of relapse prevention is concerned with the abstinence violation effect. What is the abstinence violation effect?

• A) a patient's tendency to lie about concealed drinking
• B) the fact that drinking in public is illegal in some states
• C) a patient's feeling that he or she is being controlled by the therapist
• D) the pattern of going back to chronic drinking if one slips up even a little

Grasp the concept of manipulating independent variables to observe effects on dependent variables.

Understand the role of control groups in experimental research.

Recognize the purpose and methodology of field experiments.

Identify the importance of naturalistic observation in collecting unbiased data.

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Definitions:

Catharsis Hypothesis

The idea that expressing or venting emotions can lead to a reduction in emotional stress or improvement in psychological well-being.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion proposing that emotions and physiological reactions, such as sweating and trembling, occur simultaneously following a stimulating event.

Imitating

The act of copying or replicating the actions, behaviors, or appearances of someone or something else.

Facial Expression

The movement of the facial muscles to convey emotions, thoughts, or feelings.