Focusing on the Addition of Positive Activities to the Life

question 198

Multiple Choice

Focusing on the addition of positive activities to the life of a patient with depression is a behavioral technique known as:

• A) behavioral contingency management.
• B) behavioral cognition.
• C) behavioral activation.
• D) behavioral confrontation.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including hunger, thirst, and body temperature.

Cingulate

A part of the brain within the cerebral cortex, involved in emotional and cognitive processing.

Brain Stem

The lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord, responsible for controlling basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

fMRI Research

A scientific methodology that uses Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging to observe brain activity and understand how different areas of the brain function while performing tasks or responding to stimuli.