In an Effort to Reduce Alan's Somatoform Symptoms,his Behaviorally-Oriented Therapist

question 11

Multiple Choice

In an effort to reduce Alan's somatoform symptoms,his behaviorally-oriented therapist would most likely

• A)suggest that his family reward his efforts to return to work.
• B)train him in relaxation skills.
• C)spend time uncovering stressors that led to the problem.
• D)dispute the validity of his pain.

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Definitions:

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology that states the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected is a constant proportion of the original stimulus's intensity.

Volley Principle

Principle addressing limitations of the frequency theory of hearing, stating that a cluster of nerve cells can fire neural impulses in rapid succession, producing a volley of impulses.

Perceptual Set

A predisposition or readiness to perceive something in a particular way.

Selective Attention

The process by which a person focuses on one stimulus or task while ignoring other stimuli, highlighting the capacity to prioritize cognitive processing.