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:

Subliminal Perception

The capacity to perceive and respond to stimuli that are presented below the threshold of awareness.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints due to personal attitudes and beliefs.

Stroboscopic Perception

The visual phenomenon where continuous motion is represented by a series of short or instantaneous samples, as seen in motion pictures.

Cognitive Restructuring

A therapeutic process that aims to change negative or irrational thought patterns to more positive and realistic ones.