According to the Gate-Control Theory,a Back Massage Would Most Likely

question 14

Multiple Choice

According to the gate-control theory,a back massage would most likely reduce your physical aches and pains by causing the

• A) release of pain-killing endorphins in your muscles.
• B) activation of large nerve fibers in your spinal cord.
• C) the release of adrenaline into your bloodstream.
• D) deactivation of the pain receptors on the surface of your skin.

Understand the principles of cognitive therapy and its application to real-life problems.

Identify cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques and their benefits in modifying self-defeating thinking and maladaptive actions.

Recognize the role of self-talk and negative thinking in psychological distress and the process of cognitive restructuring.

Differentiate among various psychotherapeutic approaches based on their techniques and goals.

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Definitions:

Splitting

A defense mechanism where one's perception of self and others shifts dramatically, viewing people or situations as all good or all bad with no middle ground.

Therapist

A professional trained to treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders through psychological techniques and interventions.

Extreme Differences

Refers to highly significant variations or contrasts between groups, conditions, or measures in a given context.

Medication

Substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent illness and disease to improve health.